Job Description:

Reporting to the Payroll Manager the Payroll Officer will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, performing various clerical and accounting tasks such as data management and keeping employee information that is relevant to payroll purposes up to date. The Payroll Officer is a member of the Human Resources team in the Treasurer’s Department and provides support to other roles within the department as required. Other duties will be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all salaried and hourly employees;
• Compile payroll data such as garnishments, vacation time, insurance and other deductions;
• Extract timesheets and review work hours for completeness and accuracy;
• Process data to the Payroll Provider, CERIDIAN / DAYFORCE;
• Create required internal management reports from the payroll system;
• Adhere to all procedures and policies;
• Verify payroll profiles for all new employees;
• Maintain employee profiles, ensuring that they are up to date;
• Ensure all wage changes are made accurately and in time for effected pay periods;
• Follow payroll procedures for terminated employees;
• Administer benefit payments;
• Stay current with payroll regulations, standards and work methods;
• Reconcile payroll totals and ensure all deductions to pension plans and health benefit plans are made as scheduled;
• Ensure accurate processing of sick leave, benefits and vacation;
• Respond to employee and government agency inquiries in regards to payroll;
• Ensure the creation and timely distribution of T4s;
• Adhere to all policies and follow established procedures;
• Participate in required meetings providing input and recommendations;
• Be available to travel, as requested;
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• College Degree in a related field;
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience;
• Dayforce payroll experience an asset;
• Canadian payroll association certification preferred or in the process of completion;
• Good communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.);
• Organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner;
• Good time management skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Good data entry skills;
• Knowledge of Nunavik and the Inuit culture and traditions, is an asset;
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude;
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and mathematical skills;
• Knowledge in clerical accounting, bookkeeping procedures and payroll processing.

Benefits:

All marginal benefits available to employees of the Corporation as outlined in the Makivvik Corporation Human Resources Policy Manual.