People & Culture Business Partner, North America (with Payroll Focus)

Stillfront; Canada; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative gaming company is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner to enhance their HR services across North America. This role focuses on payroll administration, labor compliance, and employee engagement, ensuring a high-performing and inclusive workplace. With a commitment to creating a positive culture, the company values strategic HR initiatives that align with business goals. If you have a strong background in HR and a passion for fostering a supportive environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Inclusive workplace culture

Professional growth opportunities

Meaningful impact on culture strategies

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of HR experience focusing on payroll and compliance.
• Proficiency in data analysis and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processes for employees in Canada and the US.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Support performance management and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

HR Experience

Payroll Management

Labor Law Compliance

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Certification in HR Management

Tools

ADP

HiBob

BSwift

Fidelity 401K

Job description

People & Culture Business Partner, North America (with Payroll Focus)

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Head of Talent Acquisition at Stillfront Group

The job is completely remote with the option to work from our office in Victoria.

Stillfront Group is a global gaming company. We develop a wide range of digital games that attract over 50 million players each month. From well-established franchises like Supremacy, Big Farm, and BitLife to niche games, we span many different genres, including strategy, simulation, RPG and action, and casual and mash-up games.We believe gaming can be a force for good. And we want to create a gaming universe that is digital, affordable, equal, and sustainable. So, we focus on developing games that are all about having a rewarding hobby, a great social experience, or a strategic challenge.

We are currently looking for an experienced People & Culture Business Partner, North America (with Payroll Focus) to join our team.

You will be responsible for delivering exceptional HR services, with a focus on payroll, compensation benchmarking, employee engagement and labor law compliance across our gaming studios in Canada and the US.

Experience in HR in a fast-paced, autonomous environment will set you apart while fostering an inclusive, high-performing workplace. In addition, you will ensure that our policies and practices align with company goals and legal requirements in Canada and the US.

YOUR MISSION

Payroll Administration & Management (20% - 30%):

• Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely Preparation and processing of semi-monthly payroll for salaries and hourly employees for FTE employees across five entities and US and Canada.
• Verify and reconcile timesheets, PTO, bonuses, reimbursement, and other payroll inputs.
• Collaborate with the Head of People & Culture and Finance team to streamline payroll systems and reporting.
• Generate and submit reports for internal departments (e.g. Finance).
• Assist with quarterly and annual filings, including W-2s and other tax documents.
• Manage vendor relationships with payroll providers to ensure seamless operations.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, direct deposits, tax forms, etc.

Labor Compliance & Employee Relations (20%)

• Ensure company policies and practices comply with federal, state/province, and local labor laws.
• Monitor changes in employment legislation and update procedures accordingly.
• Serve as a resource for compliance-related matters, including audits and reporting.
• Conducts investigations of workplace policy violations.
• Handle employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and grievance management. Provide support and guidance to employees and managers to ensure a fair and compliant workplace.

Performance Management: (20%)

• Support the Head of Business Area P&C with the performance management. process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and development planning.
• Provide guidance and support to managers on performance-related matters.

Compensation & Benefits Design Support (10% - 20%):

• Conduct thorough market research and analysis to benchmark compensation & benefit structures against industry standards and Maintain and update compensation data regularly to reflect changes in market trends and organizational needs.
• Partner with leadership to design incentive programs and salary bands that attract and retain top talent.

Employee Engagement (10%)

• Serves as the HR subject matter expert to managers and employees in North America.
• Lead initiatives around employee engagement, retention, and professional development.
• Partner with leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support business growth.

HR Operations: (10%)

• Oversee HR systems and tools to ensure efficient people processes.
• Assist with employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
• Seeks ways to proactively improve organizational processes and outcomes.
• Participate in and lead projects as an integral member of the extended People team.

YOUR BACKSTORY

• Minimum of 5–7 years of HR experience, with a strong focus on Canadian and US payroll, compensation, and labor law compliance.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with advanced skills in Excel or other data analysis tools. Ability to translate data insights into actionable HR strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial labor laws, along with a foundational understanding of US labor laws.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, and benefits admin platforms (e.g., ADP, HiBob, BSwift, Fidelity 401K, or similar platforms).
• Experience with benefits/payroll integrations.
• Proven track record in compensation benchmark and market analysis.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in shaping our people and culture strategies.

Salary Range: CAD $100K - $120K annually or USD $100K - $120K annually if located in the US

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers and Computer Games

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