HR & Payroll Assistant

HR & Payroll Assistant

POSITION: TERM- FULLTIME - 6 months (37.5 hours per week)
LOCATION: Provincial Office – Station Tower (13401 – 108th Avenue, Surrey)
CLOSES: Posting will remain open until filled and will close without notice

ABOUT MÉTIS NATION BRITISH COLUMBIA

Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services. Through teamwork, respect, dedication, accountability, integrity, and professionalism, MNBC strives to build a proud, self-governing, sustainable Nation in recognition of inherent rights for our Métis citizens, assisting in the delivery of services based on policy, process, and specified regulations.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a highly motivated, team-orientated individual to join our Human Resources team as a HR & Payroll Assistant .

Reporting to the Senior Director Human Resources, the primary objective of the role is to manage and produce full-cycle payroll, benefit administration, and assist with day-to-day operations and clerical functions of the Human Resources Department at Métis Nation BC.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing for 100+ employees on a bi-weekly cycle.
Ensure payroll reporting and remittances in compliance with CRA, BC Pension Corporation, and WorkSafe BC, and in accordance with Employment Standards Act and MNBC policies.
Coordinate all aspects of employee benefits and pension plan enrollments.
Responsible for investigating and resolving payroll or benefit issues in a timely manner.
In consultation with the Finance Department, ensure payroll and benefit premium reconciliations are complete and accurate.
Manage and update a variety of payroll reports, preparing ad-hoc reports and complete salary and compensation survey/reports as needed.
Assist with other Human Resource functions such as recruitment activities, leave management and new employee onboarding.
Maintain personnel files, ensuring all required documentation is present and meticulously organized.
Complete a variety of day-to-day office and clerical tasks that support the Human Resources Department

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Must be pursuing or willing to pursue a payroll certification/designation.
Post – secondary education along with relevant work experience of at least one year in a human resources / payroll function.
Basic knowledge of accounting principles and accounting programs would be an asset
Combination of relevant experience, education, and training will be considered
In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation such as Employment Standards, and Canada Revenue Agency and WorkSafe BC requirements
Knowledge and/or awareness of Métis people in B.C.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Ability to lead, problem solve, and utilize team-building skills
Proven ability to build relationships and maintain a high level of confidentiality
Demonstrated ability to perform administrative tasks with a high attention to detail
Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision
Proven ability to utilize, adapt and embrace new technologies, including Word, Excel and other database/software required by the role

OTHER COMMENTS

Other duties may be assigned as needed to help ensure the efficient operation of MNBC.
There may be a need to work outside of the normal business hours to meet payroll deadlines.
Ability to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

The above requirements are what MNBC is seeking in the ideal incumbent at the time of posting and are subject to change based on needs.

Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants who self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nation, Métis or Inuit). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Using “HR & Payroll Assistant” in the subject line of your email, please send your resume and cover letter to:

MNBC is committed to promoting the health, safety, and well-being of all staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The safety of our employees and Chartered Communities is paramount, and vaccination against COVID-19 is a key public measure to reduce the spread and severity of the virus and its variants. As such, all employees, vendors, and visitors are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Candidates for employment must provide Proof of Vaccination, to be verified by Human Resources, as a mandatory condition of their employment.

How to Apply

Contact Details
Vanessa Masters
Senior Director Human Resources
Métis Nation British Columbia
Email: careers@mnbc.ca