Empowering the Ktunaxa Nation With Workzoom for a Team of Over 200
An Indigenous government in British Columbia's Kootenay region partnered with Workzoom in 2023 to replace fragmented manual processes with a unified HR, payroll, and learning platform for their 200-person workforce.
A commitment to modernization for a diverse 200-person workforce
The Ktunaxa Nation Council (KNC), located in British Columbia's Kootenay region, partnered with Workzoom in 2023 to modernize their HR operations for their 200-person workforce. The KNC's decision reflects commitment to technological advancement and managing their diverse team across varied sectors.
Embracing challenges as opportunities for leadership, the organization sought a unified system to replace fragmented manual processes. With Amanda Casey, HR Manager, leading the transformation, the KNC set out to address six core operational needs spanning the full employee lifecycle.
Rooted in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, the Ktunaxa Nation Council operates across varied sectors with a 200-person workforce. Their commitment to modernization and cultural stewardship guided the decision to pursue an integrated HR solution built for their unique organizational structure.
Six core needs defined the scope of change
Amanda Casey, HR Manager, outlined six core needs for the transformation, covering the full range of people operations at the Ktunaxa Nation Council.
Onboarding and Recruiting Alignment
Develop unified recruiting and onboarding processes for smooth new hire transitions.
Efficient Leave Management
Implement automated systems for tracking long-term leaves, removing manual coordination from HR's plate.
Holistic Data Management
Create secure, integrated employee data systems replacing scattered files and disconnected records.
Structural Optimization
Configure HR systems to reflect organizational departments and roles, ensuring accurate reporting relationships.
Educational Empowerment
Initiate learning management for safety and skills training, supporting team development across the organization.
Recruitment Excellence
Refine recruitment processes aligned with organizational values and reduce time to hire.
One unified platform covering every objective
Workzoom was configured to match the Ktunaxa Nation Council's organizational structure, connecting HR, payroll, timekeeping, recruiting, onboarding, and learning management in a single system.
Clear Organizational Structure
HR systems configured to accurately reflect Ktunaxa Nation's departments, roles, and reporting relationships.
Timekeeping and Payroll
Automated time tracking and payroll processing tailored to their workforce structure, reducing manual steps across every pay cycle.
Seamless Onboarding
New hires complete documentation and training before their first day through a unified digital process, replacing paper-based workflows.
Faster Hiring Process
Recruitment workflows streamlined to align with organizational values and reduce time to hire across varied roles and departments.
Secure Employee Data
All personnel records, compensation, and compliance documentation stored in one secure platform, accessible to the right people at the right time.
Easy Leave Management
Long-term and day-to-day leave tracked automatically, reducing manual coordination and giving managers real-time visibility into team availability.
Working with Workzoom has streamlined our operations and improved our efficiency. This upgrade gives us more time to focus on team and community projects.
Amanda Casey
Manager of Human Resources, Ktunaxa Nation Council
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An Indigenous government in British Columbia's Kootenay region with 200+ employees across varied sectors including education, health, governance, and land stewardship.
The partnership began in 2023 to modernize HR operations and replace fragmented manual workflows with a single connected platform.
Fragmented manual processes for onboarding, leave management, and employee data across diverse teams. Data was spread across spreadsheets and paper, making consistent reporting difficult.
HR, Payroll, Timekeeping, Recruiting, Onboarding, and Learning Management — a full suite supporting the entire employee lifecycle.
Streamlined operations, improved efficiency, and more time freed up for team and community projects. As HR Manager Amanda Casey noted: "This upgrade gives us more time to focus on team and community projects."