Bilingual Specialist, Total Rewards (Payroll)

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Job Requisition ID: 10192

Position Status: Permanent Full Time 

Position Type: Hybrid  

Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement: Travel not required 

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC 

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 83038.35 to $ 103797.93 and are based on qualifications and experience. 

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• 5 weeks of vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more – because when you thrive, we thrive.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more.
• A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region’s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

Join the Total Rewards Team, in the Bilingual Specialist, Total Rewards position. In this role, you will plan, develop, design and/or implement a range of programs and processes, specializing in payroll, benefits and/or pensions to ensure accurate and efficient interpretation, application, administration of corporate policies and legislation affecting the determination of pay and benefit entitlement for all employees and retirees. You will also identify and make recommendations relating to emerging issues and trends, best practices and new or changing legislative requirements, providing subject matter expertise, guidance and coaching within the division, to business line clients and to external vendors.

What you’ll do:
 

• Oversee managed payroll and provide expertise in the interpretation of the administration and implementation of corporate policies affecting pay and benefits, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and tax obligations.
• Provide specialist expertise, guidance, interpretation and advice to the Payroll team, HR community, business line clients and vendors to resolve unusual, sensitive and/or precedent-setting situations relating to HR policies and programs.
• Prepare and complete reports, statements and summaries related to all payroll accounts including third-party related disbursements; reconciliation and issuance of summaries related to Income Tax Act.
• Develop tools for analysis and make recommendations relating to compensation, executive compensation, payroll, benefits and/or pensions for use by sector leadership and relevant business stakeholders.
• Build and maintain a partnership with vendors, setting clear expectations, dealing with any complex and/or unique cases and ensuring efficient operations and optimization of processes relating to third party service providers. Monitor service levels and provide functional expertise and guidance to vendors and internal resources.

What you should have: 
 

• An undergraduate degree in a field related to human resources management, such as business administration, actuarial science, industrial relations or commerce. An equivalent level of education would be considered.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in payroll.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of compensation, payroll, pension and benefits practices, including non-cash compensation and group insurance plans.
• A broad knowledge of human resources management policies, practices, theories, concepts and systems; knowledge of employment and payroll related laws and regulations, legislative issues and industry trends relating to human resources, including terms and conditions of employment, labour practices and collective bargaining.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both official languages (English & French), including the ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles.

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It would be great if you also had:
 

• A Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) designation.
• Experience with Managed Services Payroll.
• Experience with Request for Proposals and implementation of new payroll solutions.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition may remain active until filled
 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process . If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!