The job is completely remote with the option to work from our office in Victoria.
We are currently looking for an experienced People & Culture Business Partner North America (with Payroll Focus) to join our team.
You will be responsible for delivering exceptional HR services with a focus on payroll compensation benchmarking employee engagement and labor law compliance across our gaming studios in Canada and the US.
Experience in HR in a fastpaced autonomous environment will set you apart while fostering an inclusive highperforming workplace. In addition you will ensure that our policies and practices align with company goals and legal requirements in Canada and the US.
YOUR MISSION
- Payroll Administration & Management 20 30:
- Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely Preparation and processing of semimonthly payroll for salaries and hourly employees for FTE employees across five entities and US and Canada.
- Verify and reconcile timesheets PTO bonuses reimbursement and other payroll inputs.
- Collaborate with the Head of People & Culture and Finance team to streamline payroll systems and reporting.
- Generate and submit reports for internal departments (e.g. Finance).
- Assist with quarterly and annual filings including W2s and other tax documents.
- Manage vendor relationships with payroll providers to ensure seamless operations.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay deductions direct deposits tax forms etc.
- Labor Compliance & Employee Relations 20
- Ensure company policies and practices comply with federal state/province and local labor laws.
- Monitor changes in employment legislation and update procedures accordingly.
- Serve as a resource for compliancerelated matters including audits and reporting.
- Conducts investigations of workplace policy violations.
- Handle employee relations issues including conflict resolution and grievance management. Provide support and guidance to employees and managers to ensure a fair and compliant workplace.
- Performance Management: 20
- Support the Head of Business Area P&C with the performance management. process including goal setting performance evaluations and development planning.
- Provide guidance and support to managers on performancerelated matters.
- Compensation & Benefits Design Support 10 20:
- Conduct thorough market research and analysis to benchmark compensation & benefit structures against industry standards and Maintain and update compensation data regularly to reflect changes in market trends and organizational needs.
- Partner with leadership to design incentive programs and salary bands that attract and retain top talent.
- Employee Engagement 10
- Serves as the HR subject matter expert to managers and employees in North America.
- Lead initiatives around employee engagement retention and professional development.
- Partner with leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support business growth.
- HR Operations: 10
- Oversee HR systems and tools to ensure efficient people processes.
- Assist with employee lifecycle activities including onboarding performance management and offboarding.
- Seeks ways to proactively improve organizational processes and outcomes.
- Participate in and lead projects as an integral member of the extended People team.
YOUR BACKSTORY
Minimum of 57 years of HR experience with a strong focus on Canadian and US payroll compensation and labor law compliance.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting with advanced skills in Excel or other data analysis tools. Ability to translate data insights into actionable HR strategies.
Indepth knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial labor laws along with a foundational understanding of US labor laws.
Experience with HRIS payroll systems and benefits admin platforms (e.g. ADP HiBob BSwift Fidelity 401K or similar platforms).
Experience with benefits/payroll integrations.
Proven track record in compensation benchmark and market analysis.
High level of professionalism and discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
Strong problemsolving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
Strong analytical organizational and project management skills.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
The chance to make a meaningful impact in shaping our people and culture strategies.
Salary Range: CAD $100K $120K annually or USD $100K $120K annually if located in the US