Raluca Soriana Nazarov

Company Overview: Circular Materials (CM) is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization that serves, represents and supports producers in building more efficient recycling systems.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Payroll and HR team, creating a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Set clear goals, monitor team performance, and provide constructive feedback to foster professional growth and ensure team success.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and go-to resource for managers and employees on payroll and HR-related matters.
• Ensure that payroll and HR policies and procedures stay up-to-date and compliant with Canadian employment laws and regulations from various government bodies like CRA, Service Canada, Ministry of Finance and Work Safe BC.
• Manage sensitive payroll and HR issues including investigations and disciplinary actions, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Oversee recruitment efforts to attract, hire, and retain top talent.
• Develop and implement workforce planning strategies to meet the current and future needs of the organization and its departments.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, health, and safety regulations, and uphold organizational standards.
• Manage and oversee the end-to-end payroll processing for both CM's internal employees and 4 external clients: Recycle BC, MMSW, MMSM, and AMS, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to federal, provincial, and local regulations.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare monthly and year-end payroll-related reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare the payroll budget and forecast data for the organization and clients (AMS, Recycle BC and MMSW).
• Address payroll discrepancies, respond to employee inquiries, and ensure accurate tax filings and remittances.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, disability coverage, and other supplemental benefits.
• Liaise with benefits providers to ensure efficient service, delivery and resolve any issues.
• Prepare and submit required reports related to payroll and benefits for audits, government filings, and internal reviews.
• Develop and deliver clear communication materials and training sessions to educate employees on payroll and benefits matters.
• Lead and assist with the implementation of the new HRIS system.
• Perform regular audits over the payroll system and payroll data to ensure accurate deductions of statutory deductions.
• Continuously evaluate and improve payroll and benefits systems to identify opportunities for increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement process improvements, including automating manual workflows and leveraging technology for streamlined administration.

Note: Multi-Material Stewardship Western (MMSW), Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba Inc. (MMSM) and Automotive Materials Stewardship (AMS)

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll for both CM's internal employees and a diverse range of clients: Recycle BC, MMSW, MMSM, and AMS. This includes adding new employees to the system, enrolling them in benefits after probation, handling garnishments, and managing all year-end payroll tasks.
• Assist in various financial accounting responsibilities, including budgeting, terminations, payroll reconciliation, and the preparation of journal entries into the SAP system.
• Foster strong relationships with external organizations such as CRA, Service Canada, WSIB, WCB, Ministry of Finance, etc., as well as internal stakeholders. This involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and resolve any payroll, benefits, or taxation-related inquiries.
• Assist with the YE payroll audit.
• Perform complex calculations for unique situations, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll and accounting practices.
• Annual payroll budget preparation.
• Conduct monthly payroll budget variance reviews, comparing budgeted figures to actuals; compile summary reports for management.
• HR Responsibilities
• Support departments in developing and delivering strategic HR plans that fit with the overall business direction.
• Plan, monitor, and appraise HR activities by scheduling regular meetings with HR Business Partners.
• Resolve employee grievances, training managers in how to coach and discipline, and counseling employees and managers.
• Champion the onboarding process by ensuring that it's high-quality and up to date and provide clarity and connection for employees so their roles serve the overall business vision.
• Maintain management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human-resources policies and procedures.
• Build strong relationships with external clients, fostering trust and promoting collaboration.
• Handle confidential matters with discretion.

Company Overview: Encorp Pacific (Canada) is a federally incorporated, not-for-profit, product Stewardship Corporation with beverage container management as our core business. The company mandate is to develop, manage and improve systems to recover used packaging and end-of-life products from consumers and ensure that they are properly recycled and not landfilled or incinerated.

• Oversee and manage the complete payroll cycle, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with all payroll-related legislative requirements.
• Address employee inquiries related to personal, employment, or payroll information.
• Draft and issue Employment Verification Letters and respond to related verification requests.
• Process T4s, T4As, ROEs, and coordinate all year-end payroll activities.
• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports for internal teams, statutory reporting, and benefit providers.
• Reconcile monthly payroll expenses against the budget, providing detailed explanations for any variances.
• Reconcile benefit deductions, taxable benefits, and pension plan contributions for employees.
• Maintain accurate records of annual vacation accrual balances.
• Prepare and process requisitions for monthly benefit remittances.
• Post payroll-related journal entries in the accounting system (Great Plains).
• Administer group benefits, including health, dental, life insurance, LTD & AD&D, RRSP, and Employer Health Tax.
• Liaise with Workers' Compensation, Service Canada, CRA, and other governmental or external agencies as required.
• Calculate and submit Workers' Compensation and EHT remittances.
• Senior Accountant
• Prepare and manage the annual payroll budget.
• Conduct monthly reviews of payroll budget variances, comparing budgeted figures to actuals, and compile summary reports for management review.
• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations.

Company Overview: Mt Seymour is a family-owned recreation company, operating year-round, running two successful seasonal businesses: Mt Seymour Resorts Ltd, which provides winter recreation experiences, and Sea to Sky Park Services Ltd, which manages camping and day-use areas in BC Provincial Parks.

• Oversee payroll processing for over 400 employees using ADP services, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Manage employee start-up packages, maintain personnel files, and handle vacation and leave records.
• Administer comprehensive group plan benefits, including health, dental, AD&D, RRSP, and life insurance.
• Prepare and submit bi-weekly payroll files, T4s, ROEs, and related reports.
• Generate HR and payroll reports, and complete month-end and year-end procedures, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Respond to verbal and written communications from external stakeholders.
• Accounts Payable Accountant
• Manage accounts payable functions, including invoice coding, verification, and posting to meet bi-weekly deadlines.
• Reconcile vendor accounts, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate monthly statements.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs through Sage ACCPAC, utilizing various payment methods.
• Address vendor inquiries regarding invoice payments and assist employees with expense reimbursement queries.
• Review and resolve outstanding issues in the monthly aging report and payable account reconciliation.
• Provide accurate and professional financial information and maintain organized historical records.

Company Overview: A division of Deutsche Telekom. Reliable, innovative, and easy-to-use telecommunication services, including broadband internet, television, ICT solutions at a national level.

• Gathered, centralized, and analyzed incoming data; validated information using Oracle.
• Prepared annual and quarterly financial statements.
• Conducted monthly analysis of business relationships and transactions with group partners.
• Reconciled balance sheet and profit & loss transactions with group partners.
• Provided comparative revenue and expense analysis, factoring in various influences for return analysis.