Job Description

Company Overview: Des Nedhe group of companies (owned 100% by the English River First Nation) is a well-established, progressive, and diversified organization; industrious and committed to economic and business development. Drawing on our traditional values and entrepreneurial spirit, we deliver opportunities that benefit and forge new paths for our employees and community. Being one of the oldest First Nations economic development corporations in Canada, we have holdings in the industrial, mining, nuclear, retail, property development, communication sectors. We are seeking an experienced Payroll Professional who will actively contribute to, oversee, and support the various business entities operating throughout Canada. Job Title: Senior Payroll Specialist Job Summary: The Senior Payroll Specialist will plan, organize, direct, and control the corporate payroll processes ensuring compliance adherence. Reports To: Senior Director of Finance or Director of Human Resources Location: 2555 Grasswood Road East, Saskatoon, SK
Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for timely preparation, administration, and processing of our weekly and bi-weekly (hourly and salary) including processing of new hires, terminations, rate changes, garnishments, benefit deduction amounts and other data relating to employee records and payroll processing.

• Responsible for preparation, processing, and verification of payroll, pension, and benefits remittances, including recommending and implementing improvements to payroll policies, procedures and systems.

• Ensures compliance of negotiated collective bargaining agreements as well as provincial and federal laws and regulations.

• Maintains records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, using manual or computerized systems

• Provide guidance and information on payroll matters, benefit plans and collective agreement provisions

• Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, employment, and medical insurance.

• Oversee the audit and control activities for each payroll cycle including reconciliations and timely submission of all payroll-related statutory filings and payments.

• Participates in the development and implementation of payroll and financial business systems, ensuring adequate internal controls are present.

• Participate in the budgeting and forecasting process.

• Provides assistance to external auditors during interim and annual audits of corporate payroll records.

• Assists in the review, development and documentation of payroll and benefits policies, procedures, and controls. Manages and leads continuous improvement initiatives, implementing changes to processes and system enhancements.

• Assists in the confidential evaluation and analysis of impacts from Union negotiations.

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Business Administration or related field.

• Ten years’ progressively responsible, related experience in financial and management analysis and reporting.

• Payroll designations such as Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) certifications an asset.

• Well versed in Canadian payroll legislation.

• Experience managing payroll for both non-union and unionized staff with multiple collective agreements considered an asset.

• Strong technical understanding and experience operating within various payroll software programs like Sage 300 and Criterion or similar HRIS / HCM software considered an asset.

• Experience using payroll services providers such as ADP and Ceridian.

Capabilities

• Ability to direct and support staff in achieving identified results.

• Ability to problem solve through consensus, stakeholder involvement and dialogue.

• Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively in oral and written form to a variety of audiences.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Occasional Travel may be required.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
As a diverse and inclusive employer, we encourage all qualified and interested candidates apply by August 19, 2022.