Payroll Project Lead - Maximo

Position Details

• Primary Work Location: Waterloo City Centre
• Hourly Rate: $49.86 - $62.32 (Band F)
• Employment Group: Staff Association
• Job Status: Temporary Part Time (up to 12 months)
• Hours of Work: Up to 28 hours per week
• Posting Release Date: September 3, 2026
• Posting Closing Date: September 15, 2026
• Department: Finance

The City of Waterloo is a rewarding place to work. Each day, you will support and/or participate in the delivery of services that impact residents of this city, making it a great place to live, work and play for everyone.

Home to two world-class universities, a top-ranked college, a tech ecosystem, entrepreneurs and small businesses, there is a readiness to do things differently in Waterloo. Our vision is to be a leader in sustainability and to build a future-ready community for all. We are committed to workplace wellbeing and providing an inclusive, safe and enjoyable work environment.

For more information about the City of Waterloo’s Strategic Plan, Vision, Values & Guiding Principles, please click here: City of Waterloo 2023-2026 Strategic Plan.

What we offer

• Supportive and caring organization that promotes respect, inclusivity, sustainability, health, safety and wellness.
• Dedication to the organization’s commitment for Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion through ongoing training and access to related programs and workshops, opportunities to connect with others around topics of social justice and equity, and opportunities to be involved with the initiatives that guide this corporate journey.
• A commitment to environmental sustainability as demonstrated in many plans and policies, including working towards reducing corporate greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050.
• Certification as a Living Wage Champion.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) eligibility for all employees.
• Up to 10 paid Reservist Leave days per year, with single contribution OMERS buyback option for any unpaid time.
• Easy and sustainable commuting options through the TravelWise program offering public transit discounts and a dedicated carpool network for employees.
• Substantial internal and external training and development opportunities along with opportunities to get involved and give back to the community.
• Enjoyable employee-wide events, activities, site visits, BBQs to connect with co-workers.
• Complimentary FitPass for access to leisure, swim, and fitness drop-in programs for employees and family members.

What you will do

• Act as project lead in supporting the Trimble Unity Maintain Implementation project.
• Attend meetings with external consultants and internal staff to ensure full understanding and consideration of the City’s Collective Agreement with CUPE and current configurations/requirements of PeopleSoft in the design, configuration and implementation of the Trimble Unity Maintain system.
• Participate in and lead the functional design of new configuration for capturing CUPE Labour records with the requirements of PeopleSoft Time and Labour/Payroll for both productive and non-productive hours.
• Coordinate Testing of new configuration to ensure records can be properly processed on the PeopleSoft side.
• Develop and document ongoing business processes to support the Labour Record Capturing component of the Maximo Mobile project post go live for operational departments, Payroll and HR.
• Research and document existing time capture of casual hourly staff and explore rolling out self entry to more staff during gaps in the ESRI Project.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring

• A two (2) year post-secondary education in Business Administration/Accounting or a related discipline with a minimum five (5) years’ experience in a payroll and/or HRIS configuration environment; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• A current Payroll Manager certification from the Canadian Payroll Association.
• Thorough knowledge of legislated payroll requirements and best practices regarding deductions, taxable benefits, pensions, etc.
• Advanced skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word as well as payroll processes in a computerized environment.
• Experience configuring HRIS systems and processes.
• Experience with PeopleSoft including PeopleSoft Query and/or SQL.
• Experience working with HR, Payroll and other business operations teams to develop and implement solutions to enhance efficiencies and performance.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy is critical to success.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly confidential environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that allow you to interact effectively with staff, customers and other partners.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Strong commitment to delivering quality customer service.
• A passion for promoting and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace and the ability to work respectfully and effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion.

What we will require

• A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check satisfactory to the City.
• Proof of your current and valid certificate(s), licenses and/or educational qualifications, if applicable.
• Applicants may be required to undergo skills assessment testing.

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