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Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to over 6,000 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie/Spirit River region.
We invite applications for a Full-Time Human Resource and Compensation Advisor (35 hours per week) to work within our Central Office, located in Grande Prairie, Alberta supporting the Director of Human Resources as part of the Payroll/HR team.
The successful candidate must be familiar with Human Resources (HR) and Payroll practices and have the knowledge, ability and experience to successfully support the operations of the HR and Payroll department. The successful candidate must have strong problem-solving skills and an inquiring mindset to identify and build on existing processes to improve efficiency.
Other duties and responsibilities include:
Process and implement changes as required to align with audit recommendations, legislative changes and collective agreement updates
Review payroll, benefits and pension account reconciliations
Support payroll and HR teams in accurate application and administration of collective agreements, personnel policies and employment contracts
Use HR/Payroll software to compile data and design in-house reports for budgeting, costing and other analysis
Conduct internal audits and data comparisons to ensure data accuracy
Work collaboratively with software provider, payroll & HR teams to design and implement payroll and HR projects and approval and audit tools
Work with internal stakeholders and service providers to support and implement new initiatives/changes.
Prepare and/or support the preparation of annual reporting requirements for the WCB Annual Return, Canada Revenue Agency (T4s), and the LAPP Annual Return
Other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Human Resources and Labour Relations
Qualifications and Skills:
A diploma or degree in a related educational program
Designation through the National Payroll Institute (NPI) or CPHR is preferred
Strong work ethic, be highly detailed oriented and organized
Proactive, energetic and reliable team player that can work well with minimal supervision to meet deadlines
Embraces change with a positive attitude and is approachable
A high level of confidentiality and integrity
Experience with Payroll/HRMS systems, preferably with AtrieveERP/Powerschool
In-depth working knowledge of payroll, pensions, benefits, legislation and collective agreements
Strong written and verbal communication skills, advanced Excel skills and experience with Microsoft Office/Google
Ability to use in-house report writer, excel or other tools to analyze and test data
Knowledge of human resource and accounting functional areas to understand the impact and interconnections with payroll
Applications should include:
Completed ApplytoEducation profile
Cover letter
Detailed resume
Three references with current contact information
A current Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check), dated within the last six months, is a condition of employment.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 annually (1,820 hours per year).
Eligible employees may qualify for a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your work and family life; including Life Insurance, Extended Disability Benefit, Dental Care, Extended Health Care, Vision Benefits and a registered pension plan.
We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, we contact only those candidates who are selected for an interview. PWPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews. All questions about this opportunity should be addressed to Kellie Lewis, Director of Human Resources and Labour Relations at [email protected] or by phone at (780) 831-3077.
PWPSD accepts applications for all positions online. All applicants, both internal and external, are required to create a profile and apply for career opportunities as they become available. Once you have successfully applied to a position you will receive a confirmation e-mail, and the job will be listed in your ‘Job Application Log’. If you require technical assistance registering for an account or uploading documents, please call ApplytoEducation at 1-877-900-5627.
