Pay and Benefits Advisor

National Capital Commission; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Capital Commission is seeking a Pay and Benefits Advisor to deliver pay and benefits services, advising clients on payroll deductions, benefits entitlement, and pay adjustments in accordance with applicable laws and the collective agreement. The role requires careful interpretation of employment terms and strong communication with employees and managers.

The successful candidate will manage complex pay and benefits issues, including maternity and parental allowances, pension and

Qualifications

• Experience researching and resolving compensation issues.
• Ability to interpret collective agreements and employment terms.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits administration concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide pay and benefits advice and guidance to clients.
• Perform calculations for payroll deductions, benefits, and pay adjustments.
• Handle retroactive pay adjustments, leave, and remittances within legislation and policies.
• Explain and apply regulations under the Public Service and other directives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research ability

Collaboration

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

As a Pay and Benefits Advisor, you will be called upon to provide pay and benefits services, including the provision of advice and guidance to a portfolio of clients, and the management and application of applicable pay and benefits legislation, regulations, policies, directives and procedures, as well as the collective agreement and other terms and conditions of employment for NCC employees, board members and students.

You will be responsible for providing advice, performing calculations and dealing with issues related to payroll deductions, benefit entitlements, pay adjustments or errors, increments, acting assignments, paid and unpaid leaves, remittances, taxation, retroactive pay adjustments and revisions, maternity and parental allowances, lump-sum payments, performance pay and cash-out of accrued annual and compensatory leave.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Successful completion of a secondary school diploma or an employer-approved alternative.

EXPERIENCE

Three to five years of experience in providing pay and benefits advice and guidance, including:

• Experience in the application of policies, guidelines or directives within the Federal Public Service.
• Experience providing compensation and benefits services within the Federal Public Service, including providing advice to clients.
• Experience in resolving complex pay and benefits issues.

KNOWLEDGE

• of compensation and benefits administration, including calculation, verification and review techniques
  of collective agreements, terms and conditions of employment, pension plan and insurance plans
• of applicable Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) health and medical directives, policies, acts and regulations, health, disability and life insurance plans
• of the Employment Insurance Act, Income Tax Act, Superannuation Act, CPP/QPP, and provincial employment acts and regulations, employment policies, procedures and/or regulations for Governor-in-Council appointees
• of government trends and changes affecting compensation and benefits

ABILITIES

• to conduct research, analyze and resolve a wide range of compensation issues
• to interpret collective agreements, terms and conditions of employment, legislation, regulations, and policies
• to provide information and advice to employees and managers on pay and benefits processes and issues

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating integrity and respect – Civility and well-being.
• Thinking things through – Innovating through analysis and ideas.
• Working effectively with others – Relationships and trust building.
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented – Getting things done.

ASSETS

• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification is considered a strong asset.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Possess or eligible to obtain Reliability security clearance.
• Linguistic profile: Bilingual BBB/BBB.
• Position is in the National Capital Region. The person selected for this position must reside within a commutable distance from the workplace.
• The National Capital Commission offers a hybrid and flexible work environment.