Pay and Benefits Specialist

This posting is to fill one full-time, permanent position, working 75 hours biweekly.

Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

Committed to Public Service…

At the Government of Yukon, our vision is to create an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners – this vision is close to our hearts in the Public Service Commission. We are passionate about our people, and we strive to build a workplace that’s inclusive, respectful and continuously improving. We do this through maintaining internal HR systems, policies and collective agreements and providing human resources advice and support to departments and employees.

The opportunity…

The Compensation and Classification branch provides professional and integrated classification, compensation, pay, payroll, pension and benefit administration services to support fair, equitable and consistent compensation for Yukon public service employees. We also administer the terms and conditions of employment for management employees.

The Pay & Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering and processing employee benefit and compensation entitlements in accordance with collective agreements, as well as federal and territorial legislation and policies. Working in a team environment Pay & Benefit Specialists utilize various resources and computer applications to ensure employees receive correct remuneration and benefits, while supporting employees and departmental HR staff with pay, benefits and leave related matters.

Our ideal candidate is motivated by a fast-paced and deadline driven environment. Your ability to establish relationships and collaborate with others is key to your success. Further, you are adaptable, analytical, and keen to providing excellent client service.

Experience the benefits of a career with Yukon government…:

Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.

Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.

We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

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Important application requirements

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume. Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

Essential Qualifications

• Completed coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, Payroll/Compensation, or an equivalent program;
• Experience working in a fast-paced office setting, processing high volumes of information and documentation (preferably in a human resource, finance, or pay and benefits environment);
• Experience using a variety of data-entry computer applications, such as PeopleSoft; and
• Experience working with Collective Agreements or Acts and Regulations in either finance or human resources fields, would be considered an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Leading Change and Innovation
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Developing People
• Taking Action & Achieving Results
• Promoting common values and ethics
• Modeling interpersonal skills and personal responsibility
• Thinking Strategically
• Ability to generate solutions to problems
• Ability to gather information effectively
• Ability to pay close attention to details

Additional information

Job requirements

This position is in Whitehorse, Yukon, and requires you to work in the office. Remote work is not available for this role.

Contact details

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Kandice Braga at [email protected] or 867-456-6195.

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Melissa Wood at [email protected] or 471-0793.