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Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
The payroll department is responsible for managing and processing pay for more than 7,000 permanent and temporary university employees on a bi-weekly cycle. The entire payroll operation ensures that employees are paid accurately and on time. Responsibilities include salary and wage calculations; deductions and remittances; regulatory compliance; pay distribution via direct deposit; record keeping and financial reporting. Payroll provides customer support to both employees and SFU’s faculty and departmental administrators.
By performing these tasks, the payroll team has a critical role in managing one of the university’s largest expenses.

Receives and processes payroll appointments and changes to employment records for a designated employee group. Responds in a timely manner to all requests for Employment Insurance (EI)-Records of Employment, Verifications of Employment. Ensures payroll data is accurate and according to University policies, practices and procedures. Processes and reconciles designated employee payroll deductions.
Processes Personnel Action Requisitions (PAR) and all Fund 11/12 Payroll Appointment Forms to accurately setup the accounting charges in the department budget table. Reviews biweekly payroll error report and processes corrections. Processes Temporary Foreign Worker Payroll Appointment Forms to ensure key data fields are captured and verified prior to being added to Payroll.
Responds to routine e-mail and in-person general inquires related to payroll, responding directly with information regarding procedures covering issues such as deadlines, appointment status, updates, etc. and refers complex or unusual problems to appropriate staff for resolution in a timely manner.
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