Advisor, Payroll & Benefits at Altera

Alberta, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Hospitality, TourismIndustries

Requirements

  • Self-starter capable of proactive management in auditing payroll and benefits areas
  • Ability to identify system gaps in Workday and work effectively to close them
  • Strong collaboration skills to work with the Manager, Total Rewards, Payroll & HRIS, and teams across the organization
  • Expertise in payroll processing, employee benefits administration, HRIS compliance, and auditing
  • Proficiency with Workday for audits, efficiency improvements, and corrections
  • Knowledge of year-end T4 processing, balancing, and reconciliations
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, ensure compliance, and support operational efficiency
  • Experience creating documentation such as payroll manuals and SOPs

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions regarding pay, tax deductions, and benefits
  • Complete Workday audits of current payroll practices
  • Support preparation for year-end T4 processing, including balancing and reconciliations
  • Identify Workday efficiency opportunities for payroll and collaborate with Alterra team to close system gaps
  • Audit benefit and RRSP accounts against Workday and implement necessary corrections
  • Create a payroll manual to document payroll processes
  • Develop applicable Payroll and Benefits SOPs to ensure role continuity
  • Administer bi-weekly payroll and benefits proactively

Skills

Payroll
Benefits Administration
HRIS
Total Rewards

Altera

Develops digital human agents for AI

About Altera

Altera develops digital human agents that mimic human traits like empathy, friendship, and fun. Their primary product allows users to interact with an AI agent while playing Minecraft, creating a friendly and engaging experience. Altera's agents are designed to be interoperable and capable of long-term autonomy, making them suitable for both individual users and businesses. Unlike many competitors, Altera focuses on advancing research and scaling technology to deliver unique, human-like AI products. The company's goal is to redefine AI agents, enhancing their versatility and human-like qualities.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2023Year Founded
$10.7MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Priest-led cults in Altera's Minecraft simulation may cause ethical concerns.
Managing 1,000 autonomous AI agents poses safety and ethical challenges.
Creating believable digital humans may lead to misuse in deceptive AI applications.

Differentiation

Altera specializes in digital human agents with traits like empathy and friendship.
Their first product offers a unique Minecraft experience with interactive AI agents.
Altera's focus on human-like AI agents sets them apart in the AI sector.

Upsides

Altera raised $9M in May 2024, showing strong investor confidence.
AI-driven gaming experiences are gaining popularity, benefiting Altera's Minecraft product.
The rise of AI companions in mental health indicates a market for empathetic agents.

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