Payroll Specialist

Are you great with numbers? Are you a new graduate or experienced payroll administrator with a strong foundation in Canadian pay legislations? Do you have you PCP designation or working toward it? If you answered “yes” to any or all then keep reading

Knight Archer Insurance is seeking a full-time **Payroll Specialist** to support our Finance and Human Resources divisions based at our headquarters in Regina, SK.

**Get to Know Us**:
Knight Archer Insurance is the largest locally operated insurance brokerage in Saskatchewan and has been in business for over 40 years. With humble beginnings in 1981 to current operations that span three provinces, we truly believe in our mission statement, “...making life easier.”

With over 150 insurance professionals, KAI offers the most extensive service network in Saskatchewan. We are a full-service brokerage offering motor license issuing, personal and commercial, as well as life and group insurance. The team is rounded out with IT, Finance, and Human Resources divisions that allows us internal support for all areas of operations.

Knight Archer Insurance is an active partner in all the communities we serve and our culture is structured around our core pillars: outstanding customer experience, best business practices, a healthy workplace, a responsible environmental partner, and strong community partnerships.

We strive to create the best experience for our team by creating an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment that encourages learning and problem-solving on a daily basis.

**A Day in the Life**:

- Processing bi-weekly payroll for all employees using the Ceridian payroll service while ensuring accurate and timely records.
- Working closely with the Finance Division and Human Resources when it come to onboarding new employees, updating salaries, benefits, and other deductions.
- Assisting employees with their payroll, deductions, and RRSP-related questions.
- Generating and remitting year end reports and ROE’s as required.
- Quarterly audits on leave entitlements and payroll expenditures.
- Generating automated reports for Finance and HR.
- Complying and keeping to-date with federal and provincial financial legal requirements and Canadian payroll legislations.
- Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
- Performing other related duties as assigned by CFO or Vice President, HR.

**What KAI Provides**:
We are dedicated to the ongoing growth and development of our employees and are committed to providing the education and tools required to be successful in their career. This includes:

- Team and one-on-one mentorship.
- Support, resources, and career development.
- A knowledgeable team of co-workers who jointly assist in providing an exceptional customer experience.
- Comprehensive group benefits package.
- Competitive salaries.
- Paid time off on top of your annual vacation leave.
- Annual education allowance.
- RRSP matching program.

**What You Bring to KAI**:

- Energy and enthusiasm.
- Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong sense of personal ethics and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Exceptional organization, time management, and prioritization abilities.
- Eagerness to learn and grow.
- Commitment to achieve and maintain professional industry licenses.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles.
- Familiarity with payroll legislations across Canada.
- Experience using advanced functions of computers including: Windows based software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel and Outlook an in-depth knowledge of payroll, and of procedures related to accounts payable and receivables.

**Education and Experience**:

- Canadian Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is required.
- Completion of post-secondary education with focus on accounting and payroll.
- Experience working in an office environment is preferred, but not necessary.
- Bonus points for additional certifications relating to position.
- Experience using Ceridian and Dayforce is an asset.
- Familiarity with group benefits premiums and RRSP remittances is an asset.
- Minimum two years in a computerized payroll environment.

If you are ready to begin on the path to your new career, or looking for a new challenge in the same one, we encourage you to apply Please send a cover letter and up-to-date resume highlighting how your knowledge, skills, and abilities make you the ideal fit for KAI.

*KAI is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce of creative minds.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One loca