Payroll & Admin Officer

**Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing Insurtech scale-up that is transforming insurance pricing and reserving with transparent machine learning.**

Our SaaS platform leverages the power of transparent machine learning and predictive analytics to inject game-changing speed, performance and reliability into insurers’ pricing and reserving processes.

**Powered by skilled R&D, Product & Actuarial teams we’ve developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing and reserving in an unprecedented way.**

This results in a pricing solution which not only allows insurance companies to model their risks 10 times faster, with a higher predictive power than traditional methods, but which also incorporates next generation reserving functionalities, helping to predict and legislate for future claims, therefore constituting a major game changer for the insurance industry.

**Akur8 has already been selected**:

- In CB Insights Top 50 World Insurtech Companies 2024
- In Insurtech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2024
- In Fintech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2024
- In CNBC’s World Top 150 Insurtech Companies 2024

**With 42 nationalities on our team and offices in 8 major global cities, Akur8’s solution is international by design, serving over 320+ clients across 4 continents, and focusing on mature markets to drive faster growth.**

To learn more about Akur8, and what we do, click** here**.

As Akur8 continues to expand, we’re seeking a dynamic and proactive **Payroll & Admin Officer** to support our growth.

**You will report to the Payroll & Admin Manager. You will be part of the broader Finance & Legal team, working hand in hand with other team members and the HR department. Canada and USA scope will be the main focus of this role, but the scope might evolve over time together with the evolution of the company.**

Responsibilities will include:
Payroll:

- Maintain up-to-date payroll records and reports;
- Validate payroll inputs;
- Process bi-monthly payroll for all employees (we are using Justworks for USA and an accounting firm for Canada);
- Stay updated on labor laws and payroll tax regulations to ensure ongoing compliance;
- Ensure correct processing of benefits, deductions, bonuses, and allowances;
- Work hand in hand with the other members of the Finance team to ensure that all necessary information is readily available.

HR admin:

- All HR tasks related to new hires joining Akur8, or employees leaving Akur8:

- Ensure registration of newcomers across all Akur8 systems and tools : HR system (HRIS, Payroll, Expenses, Travel ), health insurance, pension plan, etc.;
- Prepare and ensure execution of all end of contract documents for employees leaving the company;
- Manage newcomers' onboarding process for all admin aspects;
- Manage / implement employee benefits : health insurance, pension plan (401K and REER), life insurance, commute ;
- Answer to employee requests for all internal HR admin related questions (sick / maternity / paternity leave, holidays, transportation, certificates, benefits, etc.);
- Manage employee absences;
- Work in collaboration with HR and Legal on labor laws and compliance issues.
- Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Payroll or related field.
- 7+ years of experience managing Canadian/USA payroll and/or HR administration.
- Solid understanding of payroll and labor legislation.
- Proactive, eager to learn, and results-oriented, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.
- You are used to managing multiple projects and workflows.
- You have an international background and have worked in global environments.
- Bilingual in English and French

**As a newcomer, you'll be joining a diverse, highly skilled and motivated team, with a strong Tech DNA, colleagues that are eager to share their knowledge and passion.**

But it’s not all work, you’ll also be part of a dynamic team that enjoys spending time together and having fun.

In addition to this, we will provide you with:

- Competitive salary + annual bonus
- Health insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
- Retirement Savings Plans
- 25 days of PTO/year
- Commuter benefit
- Gym membership via ClassPass
- IT equipment allowance
- Professional development & trainings
- Team fun: regular company gatherings and team events
- Fun goodies