Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Employer Name: Kenora Chiefs Advisory

City: Kenora

Province: ON

Application Deadline: March 17th, 2025

Email: resume@kenorachiefs.org

Hours of Work: Full-Time

Job Type: Full-Time

Wages: Dependent upon qualifications

Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:

Join the dynamic Human Resources Team at Kenora Chiefs Advisory as a Payroll & Benefits Specialist! Reporting to the Director of Human Resources and serving the eight First Nations of the Treaty 3 area, this role offers an exciting opportunity to play a vital part in supporting our employees. You will oversee payroll, pension, and benefits administration, ensuring seamless and efficient processes that enhance the overall employee experience. Your expertise will contribute to a strong and engaged workforce, making a meaningful impact within our organization and the communities we serve.

• Process in-house bi-weekly payroll for all employees.
• Remit statutory deductions and perform reconciliations of same.
• Work with directors, managers and Human Resources staff to ensure payroll is accurate and employees are paid as per ESA and employment contracts.
• Administer and monitor benefits plan, while calculating and remitting employee/employer payments.
• Administer and monitor pension plans, while calculating and remitting employee/employer contributions.
• Reconcile annual payroll, prepare and file T4’s and T4A’s.
• Ensure payroll controls are adhered to for consistency and compliance.
• Respond to staff inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and pension matters.
• Complete account reconciliations at end of each pay period.
• Monitor staff vacation and other leave banks to ensure policy compliance.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance and pension plans.
• Oversee Short-Term Disability (STD) claims and return-to-work processes.
• Collaborate with payroll and HR teams to ensure accurate and timely benefits processing.
• Provide guidance and support to employees on compensation and benefits-related inquiries.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Provide support across Human Resource team, when required.
• Other duties, as required

Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation from Canadian Payroll Association, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, considered an asset.
• Experience using Payworks and Sage software an asset
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer skills, organizational skills and networking skills
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in First Nation communities is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle
• Willing to travel (when required) to all Treaty #3 First Nation communities
• Current satisfactory criminal reference check with vulnerable sector search

How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:

If you’re detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to contribute to a team that truly makes a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Please forward your resume cover letter and three references to:

Human Resource Department

Kenora Chiefs Advisory

P.O. Box 349- 240 Veterans Drive, 3rd Floor

Kenora ON P9N 3X4

Fax: 807-467-2656

Email: resume@kenorachiefs.org

*We thank all that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted

** Traditional practices involve burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting

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