International Institute for Sustainable Development is hiring a
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent think tank working to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resource management, and fair economies. Our work inspires better decisions and sparks meaningful action to help people and the planet thrive. We shine a light on what can be achieved when governments, businesses, non-profits, and communities come together. IISD’s staff of more than 120 people, plus over 150 associates and consultants, come from across the globe and from many disciplines. With offices in Winnipeg, Geneva, Ottawa, and Toronto, our work affects lives in nearly 100 countries.
General:
The Payroll and Benefits Administrator will be responsible for completing transactions for payroll across multiple geographies, pensions, benefits, work–life effectiveness, reward and recognition, performance management, and other human resources (HR) programs. They will report to the Director, Talent and Culture or their designate.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and enter payroll data to payroll service providers in multiple geographies internationally.
Deliver friendly, prompt, and efficient customer service to internal and external customers. Answer any questions that staff may have regarding total rewards.
Keep abreast of Canadian and U.S. employment legislative changes and participate in policy development, as required.
Distribute pay stubs by email for those employees not able to auto-receive them.
Remit health and education tax monthly and file annual returns for applicable provinces.
Complete all required Workers Compensation Board, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and U.S. Workers Compensation and Disability reporting.
Distribute all payroll registers and benefit monthly reporting to the payroll accountant for cost distribution.
Assist the HR team with employee onboarding, termination, and current employee management, including:
Orientation for total rewards, RRSP, and benefits sessions
Preparation of payroll enrollment/adjustment forms
Manage employee donations to United Way, IISD, and ELA.
Maintain appropriate file documentation for employees within Bamboo HR.
Provide payroll information for government subsidies as applicable.
Qualifications and Experience
You are:
Salary: $48,100 - $57,000
Closing Date: Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position filled.
Application Procedure
Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR. Please include the following:
A CV (no longer than two pages)
A cover letter, one page
IISD Voluntary Self-Identification Questionnaire
All submissions must be in English
Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization for Canada.
Only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Resumés will be kept on file for one year.
IISD has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires employees who are required or choose to be at an office or participate in in-person team events or in-person meetings/events to be fully vaccinated. Anyone unable to be fully vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or a disability that prevents them from being fully vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.
IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, to correct the conditions of social injustice and disadvantage in employment around the world, we encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify themselves as 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply for this position. Preference will be given to the equity-deserving groups during the hiring process. We offer reasonable accommodations in our recruitment process and seek applicants’ advice on how best to accommodate their needs. Please self-identify and answer our employment equity questions on our applicant tracking system when you apply.