Payroll, Benefits and Human Resources Technician

Founded in 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing services and funding to school breakfast programs across the country. We work with partners from all sectors to deliver a high-quality national school food program. Together, we create a nurturing environment, where children and youth can access the nourishment they need to succeed and flourish. Our organization has grown tremendously over the years, but our desire to see children thrive has remained constant.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Breakfast Club of Canada is currently looking for a Payroll, Benefits and HR Technician. Reporting to the Vice-President, Human Resources and Strategy, the selected candidate will be responsible for payroll processing and benefits administration for all employees across Canada. They will also participate in various projects with the activities of the Human Resources team, such as health and safety, training, compensation, pay equity and management of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the complete payroll cycle in the payroll system (Nethris).
• Update vacation and personal leave banks in the payroll system.
• Prepare Records of Employment and ensure remittance of payroll taxes to the various levels of government, and complete required forms (T4, RL-1 Slip, T2200, TP64.3, CNESST, etc.).
• Analyze payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Manage benefits programs, including group insurance and simplified pension plan.
• Answer questions and provide training and support to employees regarding payroll and benefits systems.
• Ensure administrative management and follow-up of leave cases (maternity, parental, adoption) and absences (illness, disability, work accident).
• Ensure follow-up and compliance with the 1% Law (Bill 90), by compiling data on eligible training expenses.
• Support the Human Resources team members in the pay equity process.
• Maintain the integrity and updating of employee file data.
• Produce various reports and analyses, as required.
• Complete relevant grant applications as required.
• Provide legal oversight for payroll and benefits issues.
• Perform any other related tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Human Resources team.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• College or vocational diploma or certificate in accounting, administration, human resources or another relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll and benefits processing.
• Canadian Payroll Association certification an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian labor laws, tax standards and payroll regulations.
• Knowledge of Nethris payroll software a strong asset.
• Proficiency in Office suite applications, including an intermediate or advanced level in Excel.
• Fluency in written and spoken French and English (English is essential as this person is in direct communication with employees across Canada in order to process their requests and provide good customer service).

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Adherence to Breakfast Club of Canada values.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to listen, discretion and tact.
• Sense of confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Analytical, problem-solving and solution-oriented.
• Thoroughness, meticulousness and attention to detail.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and time.
• Self-reliance and resourcefulness.

WORK CONDITIONS 

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Flexible hours.
• Summer work schedule.
• Vacation and personal leave days.
• Paid day off on your birthday.
• Group insurance plan with premiums partially covered by the employer.
• Access to telemedicine services.
• Employee assistance program.
• Group RRSP with matching employer contributions.
• Employee recognition program.
• Health and wellness program.
• Professional development program.
• Reimbursement of professional membership or association dues when required for the job.
• The selected candidate will work in hybrid mode (from the Boucherville or Vancouver office and telecommuting) or telecommuting from a Canadian city.
• Target start date: As soon as possible.