NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY
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Kraken Robotics is currently seeking a Payroll & People Analytics Coordinator to join our team in Dartmouth, NS.
This role sits at the intersection of People & Culture (P&C) operations and data, ensuring employees are paid correctly, group benefits programs and other perks run smoothly, and leadership has access to meaningful workforce analytics to support decision-making.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Payroll Administration
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Support end-to-end global payroll on a regular cycle of semi-monthly across North Americal and monthly across the United Kingdom
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Ensure payroll accuracy, including salaries and statutory deductions
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Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with local tax and employment regulations
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Liaise with external payroll providers and internal finance teams
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Support audits and reporting requirements
Benefits Administration
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Support the employee benefits programs (health, retirement, insurance, wellness)
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Support employee enrollments, changes, and terminations in benefits systems
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Act as a point of contact for employee benefit inquiries
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Coordinate with brokers and vendors to ensure smooth service delivery
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Support benefits renewals and benchmarking
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Administer the employee perks and discount programs
People Analytics & Reporting
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Maintain and analyze People & Culture data (headcount, turnover, compensation, absenteeism)
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Build and maintain dashboards and regular reports for leadership
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Identify trends and provide actionable insights to improve employee experience and retention
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Ensure data integrity across HRIS and payroll systems
Compliance & Process Improvement
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Ensure compliance with employment standards, tax laws, and internal policies
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Maintain documentation of payroll and benefits processes
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Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve data accuracy
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Support P&C projects and system implementations
Qualifications and Experience:
Required Qualifications
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5 years of experience in payroll, benefits, P&C operations, data analytics or similar role
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Post secondary diploma or degree in business administration, accounting, finance, analytics or a related field.
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Strong understanding of payroll processes and compliance requirements
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Experience administering employee benefits programs
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Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems
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Advanced skills in Microsoft 365; experience with data visualization tools is a plus
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High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
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Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
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Exceptional communication skills
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Analytical mindset with an ability to see trends and provide insights in complex data sets
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience supporting multi-country payroll
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Knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
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Certification in payroll or Human Resources (e.g., PCP, CPP, CIPD)
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Experience in a fast-paced or scaling organization
Key Competencies
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Analytical thinking and problem-solving
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Accuracy and attention to detail
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Strong communication and stakeholder management
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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Continuous improvement mindset
