Payroll / Benefits & HR Assistant

Simkin Centre; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Winnipeg is seeking a Payroll / Benefits and Human Resource Assistant to support payroll functions and HR operations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant education background along with experience in administration and payroll. This role offers generous employee benefits including health and dental coverage, pension plans, and staff appreciation events.

Benefits

Affordable staff meals

Regular staff appreciation events

Employee Assistance Program

HEPP Pension

Health & Dental benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related administration, payroll and/or human resources experience.
• Experience with benefits administration preferred.
• Demonstrated above average written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with biweekly processing of payroll and related functions.
• Support group benefits and pension plan administration.
• Assist with employee recruitment events and new staff orientation.

Skills

Administrative support

Payroll experience

Human resources knowledge

Communication skills

Office software proficiency

Education

Post secondary education in Business, Healthcare Administration or Human Resources

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is an asset

Tools

Quadrant HR software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Requisition ID 392428

City : Winnipeg

Site : Simkin Centre

Work Location :

Job Stream : Non-Clinical

Union : Exempt

FTE : 1

Hiring Status : Permanent

Anticipated Shift : Days

The Saul & Claribel Simkin Centre is a 200-bed Jewish Personal Care Home dedicated to serving older adults of all backgrounds with compassion, dignity, and excellence in care. As a not-for-profit organization, we take pride in fostering a warm and respectful environment for residents, families, staff, and volunteers alike.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you are treated with respect and are part of a robust employee culture? We offer many employee benefits including an EAP program, HEPP Pension, HEB Health & Dental benefits, generous compensation, on site cafe with subsidized pricing and many staff recognition events.

We Offer :

• Affordable staff meals in our onsite cafe
• Regular Staff Appreciation events
• Employee Assistance Program
• HEPP Pension
• HEB Benefits including Health & Dental

Payroll / Benefits and Human Resource Assistant

1.0 EFT Full Time (77.5 hours bi-weekly) – Days

POSITION SUMMARY

In accordance with the Mission of the Simkin Centre the Payroll / Benefits and Human Resources Assistant is accountable to the Payroll / Benefits and Human Resource Manager, and is primarily responsible for supporting with payroll and human resource functions. This position seeks to promote and maintain a positive, professional, team oriented and service conscious environment to support the 24-hour delivery of safe quality resident care.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Position reports to the Payroll / Benefits and Human Resource Manager.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

• Post secondary education in Business, Healthcare Administration or Human Resources. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is an asset.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 2 years experience of related administration, payroll and / or human resource experience.
• Experience with Quadrant HR software or other payroll software is considered an asset.
• Experience with benefits administration preferred (HEB Manitoba, Healthcare Employee Benefit Plans considered an asset).
• Ability to foster an open and respectful climate where services are delivered in a manner sensitive to diversity.
• Ability to prioritize workload and maintain focus with frequent interruptions and spontaneous requests for assistance.
• Demonstrated above average written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills in dealing with complex individual and organization relations.
• Ability to perform both independently and as a team member.
• Experience with office related computer software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.

KNOWLEDGE

• The Simkin Centre’s Mission Statement, Residents Bill of Rights and Code of Conduct.
• Employment Standards, PHIA, and other applicable legislative acts.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

PAYROLL

Payroll functions of the organization including but not limited to :

• Assist with biweekly processing of payroll and related functions, such as entering new employees, entering payroll deductions, and processing payment of payroll deductions and CRA remittances.
• Assist with maintaining employee information, such as contact info, appropriate pay and vacation level, status and position changes, etc.
• Assist with management, staff, and third party inquiries respecting confidentiality of the information.
• Assists with yearend processes such as T4’s, and payroll account reconciliations.

BENEFITS

Benefit administration functions of the organization including but not limited to :

• Assist with group benefits and pension plan administration.
• Assist with communication of updates and changes to the plans.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Human Resources functions of the organization including but not limited to :

• Assist the Payroll / Benefits and Human Resource Manager with a variety of human resource functions and related inquiries.
• Assist with employee recruitment events, new staff orientation, and retention initiatives.
• Assist with internal and external job postings.
• Maintain accurate employee records and information systems.
• Assist with bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual HR reports.
• Assist with Workplace Safety and Health projects and initiatives.
• Assist with WCB and other return to work programs and initiatives.
• Assist with internal and external inquiries regarding employee info.

OTHER

• Acts as a back-up for entering resident updates into the accounting system.
• Assists with coding and entering invoices for Accounts Payable.
• General administrative tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume, cover letter & salary expectations to : Renee Gray, Payroll / Benefits & HR Manager. Email :

We thank all applicants in advance. However, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please submit resume on the WRHA career site or email to [e-mail]