Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

• Great opportunity to work for a pioneering organization at the forefront of mining.
• Join a global network and diverse team where people are encouraged to offer unique perspectives and build knowledge and connections.
• 18-month term based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Payroll Officer to be part of a diverse and collaborative team. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic payroll practitioner looking for a new challenge.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day payroll, supporting simple/complex payroll calculations and liaise, review, and manage payroll to assure efficient and effective delivery of payroll on time and accurately. This is a great opportunity for an energetic and motivated professional to join the Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. team.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible. Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing are our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Reporting into the Payroll Team Lead, you will be located at the Yellowknife Office and will work Monday to Friday (40-hour work week.)

You will be responsible for:

• Efficient and accurate payroll.
• Ensure compliance obligations are maintained and internal controls are performed and remain compliant to regulatory needs and SOX compliance requirements.
• Deliver on internal and external statutory audit requirements.
• Liaison with our Human Resources and Benefits teams to solve complex problems and answer employee requests and escalations.
• Working with IT Teams to ensure our systems are compliant and remain up to date.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiative in the Shared service payroll.

To succeed in this role, you must have:

• Extensive experience in Payroll (over 5 years) with relevant Finance or Human Resources degree/qualification, comprehensive understanding of Canadian legislation and taxation.
• Knowledge and experience of SAP Payroll within an environment of 1000+ employees.
• Ability to influence and problem solve.
• Proven experience in creating and development process documentation.
• Resilience, ability to thrive in a continuous improvement culture and have a strong commitment to team-based processes and outcomes.
• Capability and versatility in delivering objectives across a diverse workforce.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, consultation skills along with self-managing time to deliver priorities with high attention to detail.
• Strong exposure / experience in third party payments and reconciliation of GL accounts.
• A desire for further exposure /development in team leadership and willingness to take wider responsibility.

Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the DDMI Participation Agreement Groups and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

What we offer

Be recognized for your contributions, creative problem solving and hard work - go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
• A competitive compensation.
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and saving plans.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, personal/sick leave.)

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for almost 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company designated as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023 for a 4th consecutive year. For more information, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6999447814468497408

Where you'll be working

Located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the Diavik Diamond Mine is a producer of gem-quality diamonds. At Diavik, a strong focus is placed on protecting the local environment, as well as supporting communities through employment and education.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.