About this role
Title: Payroll and HR Systems Specialist Department: Human Resources Reports to: Human Resources Manager Classification: Permanent, Full-Time Location: Hybrid, Central Branch (on-site about 2 days per week) Hours per Week: 35 hours Salary Range: $74,174.92 - $87,264.60 annual + benefits Posted: October 22, 2026 Closes: November 5, 2026 at 4 PM Eastern This position will fill an existing vacancy About the Library Everyone at Burlington Public Library, no matter what your role, works together for the betterment of the people, the community, and the organization we serve.
We bring our best selves to work, delight in helping others, and have an abiding passion for service excellence.
Each of us excels in the personal qualities and skills that are essential to our work and the BPL Team.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Payroll & HR Systems Specialist to take ownership of payroll and HR systems at BPL.
You’ll be responsible for full-cycle payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, along with benefits and pension administration.
You will also be the go-to resource for employees, managers and senior leaders when administrative questions come up.
This role will keep our HR systems running smoothly, including our HRIS, learning and performance management systems, and play an active role in the continued evolution of our digital HR platforms.
You’ll provide backup support for recruitment and help ensure our HR processes and systems continue to support a great employee experience.
If you enjoy being the person who knows how things work, solves problems and keeps the details moving behind the scenes, this role gives you plenty of opportunity to make an impact.
What You Bring 3-5 years of experience in payroll, benefits and pension administration.
Post-secondary diploma in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline is required.
A specialization in payroll/compensation is preferred.
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification with the National Payroll Institute is required.
Certified Human Resources Professional designation is an asset.
Dayforce experience, including implementation and ongoing enhancements, would be an asset.
Experience working as part of a Human Resources team is an asset.
What You'll Do
Payroll & Benefit Administration Administer full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for a mid-sized workforce of salaried and hourly employees in a computerized environment.
Processing includes reviewing and verifying payroll information, performing required calculations, and processing emplo