Payroll + Benefits Specialist - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Job Description

People need places.Somewhere we don’t have to be, but want to be. Where all are welcome.Our innovative game studio is united by our passion for creating places. We achieve our purpose through developing games because they are the richest, most dynamic medium where we can achieve this.Even the placemakers need somewhere to be. We strive to build a world-class studio where we embrace and celebrate our differences. We bring passion, excellence, and energy to our work, knowing we achieve far more together than we can alone.Our ProjectAnnounced at the 2021 Game Awards, Inflexion Games is developing Nightingale - a new shared-world survival crafting and building game coming to PC Early Access in 2023. Learn more at: www.playnightingale.com and watch the trailer for Nightingale here.Location of RoleInflexion Games studio is based in Edmonton Alberta, with fully remote distributed team members located across Canada. However, for this position, we are looking for candidates based in Edmonton, Alberta or willing to relocate to Edmonton. Edmonton-based team members are provided with a flexible work environment combining hybrid remote work-from-home and in-studio work arrangements.#LI-Hybrid, #LI-OnsiteCould this be the place for youInflexion Games is searching for a Payroll + Benefits Specialist to join our Operations team. In this role you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, performing various clerical and accounting tasks such as data management, and keeping employee information up to date. The Payroll + Benefits Specialist is also responsible for administering benefits programs and responding to employee inquiries.What you’ll doPayroll

• Process bi-weekly payroll
• Respond to requests from employees to resolve pay-related enquiries.
• Prepare year-to-date information for T4 and T4A slips, reconcile payroll earnings and deductions, make year-to-date adjustments, load PA data, and ensure statements are processed and filed within required CRA deadlines.
• Prepare payroll for severance, termination, new hires and any related documentation (e.g. ROEs). Perform off-cycle payrolls as required.
• Accurate management of vacation tracking and other out-of-office reporting

Benefits

• Process enrollments, terminations, and changes for Plan Administration.
• Monthly monitoring of eligibility for health, dental, disability, and insurance benefits for new hires, rehires, or those with status changes due to qualifying events.
• Assist employees with general benefit questions and educate members on how to use their benefits, submit claims, etc. Troubleshoot employee benefits questions and claim issues with providers as necessary.
• Reconcile monthly billing for benefits carriers and deductions from payroll for employee-paid premiums.

Additionally

• Beyond payroll and benefits, you will own the integrity of the employee data in our Ceridian Dayforce solution and support our Talent Team through employee onboarding. Finally, you will be an active member of our broader operations team - supporting other team members with or leading your own ad hoc projects and other duties commensurate with your expertise and background.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 2 years of payroll experience – experience in a small to mid-sized organization preferred.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or Business Administration or a similar field of study or a combination of training, education and experience deemed equivalent.
• Professional certification through the Canadian Payroll Association, and Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certificate is an asset.
• Understanding of Canada Labour Code and other payroll-related legislation and regulations and best practices.
• Knowledge and technical skills working with Ceridian Dayforce and Google Workspace apps would be beneficial.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of departmental and cross-departmental teams.
• Provide a high level of accuracy, organization, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate professionalism when dealing with confidential and sensitive business and employee information.
• Well organized, with the flexibility to handle last-minute changes and issues

What we offer Unlimited Vacation Health & Dental Benefits with Health Spending Account RRSP Matching Program Maternity and Paternity Leave Well-Being Activities (yoga, meditation, bike room, etc.) Dog-Friendly Office CoachingWe Are InflexionInflexion Games is determined to foster an environment where people can do their best work and feel they belong. We believe a healthy culture, strong values and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to achieve success.We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status.Not sure if you meet every requirement We encourage you to apply anyways, Inflexion Games acknowledges that marginalized groups often avoid submitting an application unless they meet 100% of the requirements listed. We believe that creativity and innovation are born and thrive in a dynamic environment, and we are committed to continually developing our team on this principle through inclusive practices.Our general opportunities posting offers an additional avenue for candidates to introduce themselves to the business for consideration on different opportunities.Quick Apply

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