Human Resources Assistant Payroll and Benefits Administration

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

As a Human Resources Assistant for Payroll and Benefits Administration, you will assist and provide administrative support for the provision of payroll and benefits for your assigned locations. You will assist with payroll and benefits functions including creating
and maintaining employee records, enrolling employees in pension and benefits, calculating and completing retro-active payments, salary increases, adjustments and providing information to Human Resources Offices. You will administer the employee benefits program and ensure that all benefits documents are completed accurately and entered into the payroll system as well as our 3rd party benefits database.

The Human Resources Assistant, will develop and maintain effective means of organizing and accessing information, suggest the development of tools, programs and training to address recurrent issues and participate in the implementation of new programs, policies and procedures.

This is a hands-on role, working as a team to best support the business with its Human Resources payroll and benefits needs. If you are passionate about all aspects of human resources, understand the value of people, and are detailed oriented and organized, this is the opportunity for you.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

High school diploma

Experience

In office administration
In applying policies, procedures, and regulations
In payroll administration
In recruitment and selection

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

English or French Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset
Reading: Functional
Writing: Functional
Oral: Functional

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.