Payroll Manager

**Métis Nation British Columbia**:
**Payroll Manager**:
**POSITION**: PERMANENT FULL-TIME (37.5 hours per week)
**LOCATION**: Provincial Office - 13401 - 108th Avenue, Surrey
**CLOSES: Posting will remain open until filled and will close without notice**

**ABOUT MÉTIS NATION BRITISH COLUMBIA**
Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services. Through teamwork, respect, dedication, accountability, integrity, and professionalism, MNBC strives to build a proud, self
- governing, sustainable Nation in recognition of inherent rights for our Métis citizens, assisting in the delivery of services based on policy, process, and specified regulations.

MNBC’s **_Employer of Choice Initiatives _**offers employees a competitive total compensation package including:

- comprehensive group benefit package or health-care spending account and enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan
- 15 paid days per year for statutory and cultural days (Indigenous Peoples Day, Truth and Reconciliation Day, & Louis Riel Day)
- carpool, parking & public transit subsidies (Provincial Office only)
- educational spending account and professional development allowances to provide annual funding to continue lifelong learning and skills upgrade.
- remote workplace supports.
- internal advancement & redeployment opportunities

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**
We are seeking a highly motivated, team-orientated individual to join our People and Culture team as the Payroll Manager.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Manage all aspects of payroll including but not limited to day-to-day operations, process and workflow standardization and management, project management, payroll tax & accounting, and internal/external audits.
- Supervises the Payroll and Benefits Specialist, including delegating and reviewing work, as well as training and coaching.
- Maintain confidential information by legal or ethical standards and a high level of professionalism to ensure the privacy of employee records.
- Manages the preparation and processing of all payroll related activities for staff on a bi-weekly basis using Rise People and is responsible for the transition to UKG.
- Ensures all legislative requirements regarding tax withholding, remitting tax payments, fulfilling wage garnishments, preparing T4’s, and income reporting have been met both on-going and at year
- end.
- Prepares monthly reconciliations, annual returns of remittance and filing of all Government agencies including CRA, Health & Levy Taxes and all provincial WCB source deductions.
- Compiles year-end processing and reporting for T4, T4A, T2200s, taxable benefits, garnishee, Municipal Pension Plan, and other earnings.
- Prepares and submits all annual returns in a timely manner (T4, T4A’s, pension, and other earnings).
- Performs audits on data and system maintenance for the payroll systems including, but not limited to, new hire, direct deposit, benefits, garnishments processing, tax forms and terminations setups.
- Provides support for all payroll related questions, inquiries, and provincial/federal payroll legislation.
- Ensures all provincial and federal legislative updates are reflected in the payroll systems.
- Acts as a liaison will all levels of government and assists with internal and external audits.

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE**
- At least five (5) years of Canadian payroll experience, including in-depth knowledge of payroll legislation as it relates to federal and provincial tax regulation.
- Minimum of two (2) years of management and supervisory experience.
- Experience with Rise People, UKG, or Sage Accounting considered an asset.
- Subject matter expert on all things payroll and ability to communicate effectively to share this knowledge.
- Knowledge and/or awareness of the historical and contemporary contributions made by Métis people in BC.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining compliance and regulatory standards.
- Proven interpersonal, organizational, mathematical, and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail
- Detail-oriented, analytical, flexible, and able to adjust to changing work demands and deadlines.

**OTHER COMMENTS**
- Other duties may be assigned as needed to help ensure the efficient operation of MNBC.
- There will be a need to attend meetings and events which may require work and travel outside of the normal business hours.
- Ability to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s license and access to reliable personal vehicle for work purposes.
- Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants who self

Ghazal Tohidi
Sr. Director People and Culture
Métis Nation British Columbia

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 5 years or more