The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is located in northern Québec. By joining our passionate team, committed to creating lasting value beyond mining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction and startup of a world-class mining project, one of the most ambitious in recent decades.
Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success.
This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to our growth in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.
Join the Windfall builder team!
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Reporting to the Pay-Master, the HR/Payroll Technician will independently manage payroll processing for Company employees. The position also involves participating in the onboarding of new employees within HR systems and ensuring employee records are kept up to date. The incumbent will prepare and validate payroll in compliance with policies, procedures, and working conditions applicable to both salaried and hourly employees. The role requires close collaboration with Human Resources leaders. Will work remotely on a 5-2 schedule with occasional visit to site.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Consolidate and verify timesheets and consult with supervisors regarding any discrepancies;
• Validate payroll registers prior to approval and payment processing;
• Prepare and process employee payroll;
• Contribute to payroll adjustment and special payment reports;
• Collaborate on all payroll related activities (terminations, vacations, sick leave, etc.);
• Produce and maintain payroll records;
• Maintain up to date employee files;
• Participate in the onboarding of new employees;
• Contribute to the calculation and analysis of monthly overtime hours;
• Assist the Pay-Master with the preparation of payroll journal entries;
• Assist with the preparation of voluntary and mandatory payroll deductions and monthly remittances;
• Participate in enrollments, changes, and terminations related to group insurance benefits;
• Update various documents and prepare required reports;
• Respond to employee inquiries;
• Participate in year end payroll adjustment preparations and filing documentation, ensuring alignment with payroll policies and procedures;
• Collaborate in the staffing process (job postings, application tracking, opening employee files, etc.);
• Comply at all times with occupational health and safety and environmental policies and regulations;
• Perform any other tasks related to the HR and Payroll Technician position that are relevant to the success of the project.
Basic skills
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and attention to detail skills;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to effectively prioritize and plan workloads in order to meet work requirements and deadlines;
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team through cooperation, information sharing, and effective communication;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated sense of ethics and commitment to confidentiality at all times.
Technical skills
• Experience with a payroll system, preferably Payworks;
• Proficiency with SAP and SuccessFactors;
• Strong technical payroll knowledge, including relevant laws, policies, and regulations, and experience with Quebec payroll requirements;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Required Qualifications
• Diploma of College Studies (DEC), Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP), or any other equivalent education;
• Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience;
• Certified by the Canadian Payroll Association (an asset);
• Proficiency in French and English (the role will involve communicating with English-speaking employees).
Please note that the masculine form used in this document refers to both men and women. The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text.
In accordance with the terms of the Act to modernize legislative provisions respecting the protection of personal information (commonly referred to as “Law 25”), Gold Fields Windfall undertakes to use your contact information (telephone numbers, e-mail and mailing addresses) solely for the purpose of informing you of the status of your application and notifying you of the next steps in the process.
If necessary, Gold Fields Windfall may communicate your personal information to a third party, in order to pursue your recruitment file, within the limits permitted by law and subject to a confidentiality undertaking by the third party.