Overview

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is a national museum dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. It is the first national museum in Canada to be built outside the National Capital Region. Located in the heart of Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the CMHR rises from the Prairie earth at The Forks, which has been a meeting place for over six thousand years.

The CMHR delivers an immersive, interactive and memorable experience for visitors of every background, age and ability. Each visitor has access to a fully reinvented museum experience that reflects a design approach that sets new Canadian and world standards for inclusion and universal accessibility.

We are seeking talented individuals who are motivated to share their passion and commitment to join our team. Together, we aim to enhance the public's understanding of human rights, to promote respect for others, and to encourage reflection and dialogue.

Here at the CMHR, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer opportunities to take part in a variety of family-friendly benefits, social councils, and other incredible perks including:

•            Annual membership to the CMHR

•            In-house discounts to the Museum Boutique, Boreal Bistro and Cloud Coffee

•            Subsidized pass for Winnipeg Transit 

•            Health and dental benefits plan and pension plan

•            Leave for traditional Indigenous practices such as hunting, fishing, harvesting or gathering

•            Opportunity to be a part of various committees and councils

•            French-language learning opportunities

And so many more!

About the role

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is centered around the idea that respect and understanding of human rights can serve as a positive force for change in the world. The Payroll Administrator will support our collective efforts to build a workplace culture that is inclusive, equitable, innovative, and focused on inspiring action.

Reporting to the Director, Finance, and with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Payroll Services Manager, this position is responsible for the timely and accurate verification, calculation and processing of the CMHR’s bi-weekly payroll including pension and benefits enrolment, maintaining pay records in accordance with relevant acts and regulations, reconciling pay balances and investigating discrepancies, and reviewing and processing employee travel and expense claims for payment.

The incumbent will be a strong and thoughtful communicator, critical thinker and innovator, and will bring a collaborative approach to their role.

What you will do

·       Contributes to a culture that promotes respect, equity, inclusion and innovation, and models anti-racist and accountable behaviours.

·       Reviews and confirms employee hours and accruals in the Work Force Management (WFM) system for upload into the pay system.

·       Reviews timecards for critical errors and open exceptions, and creates schedules in the system.

·       Reconciles all time and attendance accruals on a quarterly basis.

·       Verifies documentation to be processed for accuracy for new hires, transfers, terminations, or changes to employee records.

·       Completes a record of employment (ROE) upon employee termination.

·       Prepares and enters complex calculations for adjustments as required (e.g., severance, acting and leave without pay by reference to the appropriate regulations, collective agreement or CMHR policy).

·       Is responsible for the enrollment of eligible staff into the Public Service Pension Centre and various insurance carriers.

·       Transmits enrolment files to Public Works and Government Services in a timely fashion. 

·       Maintains pay records in accordance with relevant acts and regulations.

·       Reconciles all payroll/benefit-related General Ledgers on a quarterly basis.

·       Works with Payroll Services Manager in completing year-end requirements (reconciliations, T4 preparation, etc.).

·       Assists with annual audit preparation and cooperates with external auditors on payroll-related matters.

·       Reviews employee travel, expense and corporate card claims ensuring that they are in line with CMHR policies and that financial coding is accurate.

·       Provides training and guidance to CMHR staff on finance matters, such as the WFM system, expense claim completion, and questions related to pay and deductions.

What we’re looking for

·       Minimum 4 years’ full-cycle payroll experience and post-secondary education in a relevant field (e.g., formal training in accounting or payroll designation), or equivalent combination of skills and experience.

·       Commitment to human rights principles, including respect, equity, inclusion and dignity for all.

·       Proficient in MS Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel, with the ability to complete complex calculations.

·       Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple demands, establish priorities and meet deadlines.

·       Superior attention to detail.

·       Ability to develop rapport with diverse individuals and provide superior customer service.

·       Excellent communication skills with an eye for problem solving.

Desired Qualifications

·       Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation.

·       Ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages.

·       Public sector experience, particularly with federal government pension and benefits programs.

·       Experience with ADP and/or Ceridian Dayforce.

Official Language Proficiency

·       Bilingual non-imperative

Other  

·       Work involves being able to focus on priorities and concentrate in order to produce accurate results.

·       May be required to spend long periods of time (4+ hours) in front of a computer.

·       Occasional requirement to work beyond normal working hours, including weekends or evenings, with short notice. Overtime may be required in order to meet cut-off deadlines.

Conditions of Employment

• Security Screening Level – Reliability Status

• Child Abuse Registry Check

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit their application through CMHR’s Careers page at https://humanrights.ca/about/careers.

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) believes that a diversity of experiences and thought drives innovation and transformation. We are working towards building a workforce that is representative of the community in which we live and that we serve. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and encourage you to identify your employment equity status in your cover letter. The information you voluntarily disclose will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of increasing workforce diversity.

The CMHR is committed to developing a work environment and recruitment processes that are inclusive and barrier-free. Please advise the People and Culture representative if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Intent / Result of process: An eligibility list of qualified candidates may be created as a result of this process. The list would have a retention schedule of six months.

If contacted about this job posting, please advise us if you require any accommodations regarding the interview process.