Payroll and Human Resources – Effective Collaboration

In today’s evolving workplace, integrating Payroll and Human Resources (HR) functions has never been more critical. This session, Payroll & Human Resources – Effective Collaboration, is a unique opportunity for professionals who navigate both domains, straddling the line between effective payroll administration and managing the HR function within your organization. Attendees will have the privilege of hearing from an expert panel composed of leaders with dual designations in payroll and HR, who will share insights on how to harmonize these essential business functions to optimize efficiency, compliance, and employee satisfaction.

This session is ideal for professionals tasked with managing or overseeing payroll and HR and those looking to enhance their cross-functional understanding to foster more vital organizational collaboration.

This webinar is moderated by NPI’s own Steven Van Alstine (PLP, CAE), Vice President, Professional Standards & Education.

Participants can email questions ahead of time to infoline@payroll.ca.

As Director, Payroll at the University of British Columbia, Dawn has in-depth experience in payroll operations and technology. By identifying key trends and utilizing payroll analytics, she has worked on robotic automation projects, lean six sigma, and benchmarking.

During her professional career, Dawn has developed a solid track record as a speaker and educator, notably through her roles with the University of Toronto as an Accounting Instructor, and with the National Payroll Institute as a Professional Development Seminar Facilitator and Designation Instructor.

In addition to holding the Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) with NPI, Dawn also holds the Chartered Professional in Human Resources Designation (CPHR), and the Chartered Professional Accounting: Certified Management Accounting Designation (CPA, CMA).

Brian Burgess, PLP

As Finance Manager with the Victoria Division of Family Practice, Brian is an accomplished professional with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in payroll, accounting, and finance. He has worked in a variety of industries including not-for-profit, public accounting and law firms. He holds a Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation with the National Payroll Institute (NPI). Brian is also a facilitator for the NPI’s professional development seminars, and has taught the PCP program at Camosun College, Douglas College, and Vancouver Island University.

Brian has been serving on the Board of Directors of the NPI since 2020 and is currently the Vice-Chair.

Heather Kerr, CPHR, SHRM

Heather began her HR Career in payroll in 2008, and has built upon those compensation fundamentals over the last 15 years. She holds her Bachelor of Management degree with a major in Human Resources & Labour Relations, her Chartered Professional in Human resources (CPHR) in Alberta, and SHRM Senior Certified Professional in the United States, she has also held her Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification in Canada, and is a certified DISC personality Facilitator. She has enjoyed several roles within the HR industry of increasing responsibility, serving organizations that have been both private and publicly traded and both union and non-unionized environments. She is currently the Manager, Safety and Human Resources at Structural Truss Systems / Forma Steel. Heather believes that pay is a fundamental part of the employment framework, and without strong compensation knowledge and streamlined payroll functions, the employee experience and overall service HR can provide will be significantly impaired.

How to access your session:
Three business days before the live event, you will be sent information on how to access your webinar. If you do not receive the login information three days before the webinar, check your email SPAM folder. If it's not there, please contact membership@payroll.ca as soon as possible.