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I need a fully-functional severance calculator built directly in Microsoft Excel so our HR team can run it on Windows machines without additional software. The worksheet should allow users to enter the following variables in clearly labelled input cells: • Years of service • Age of employee • Job position • Job grade • Short-term incentive eligibility Province Based on these inputs the file must return the correct statutory and common-law severance entitlements for Canadian employees, following current federal and provincial guidelines. All formulas should be transparent, with assumptions documented in a hidden but unlockable sheet so we can update rates later. Deliverables • Unlocked Excel workbook with user-friendly input area and results dashboard • Table or chart showing calculation logic (service caps, age multipliers, position/grade adjustments, incentive percentages) • Brief PDF or in-sheet notes explaining how to maintain or modify the model I will test the file against several sample scenarios; accuracy within two decimal places is the acceptance criterion.
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I can assure you that your project requirement is well within my expertise. I have an extensive background in data analytics in Excel and have had the opportunity to build various tools, including automation tools for financial and quantitative analysis. With a comprehensive understanding of Canada's severance regulations, I can create a user-friendly Excel calculator compatible with Windows machines which utilize transparent and customizable formulas. My proficiency with Excel extends to building dashboards, tracking tools and forecasting models, all of which would be invaluable and can be applied to this project. Furthermore, my mastery of Financial Planning & Analysis will allow me not only to navigate through current federal and provincial guidelines but also provide a clear logic flow in a table or chart format. I understand the importance of maintaining and updating such models; therefore, I will provide concise PDF or in-sheet notes on how to modify the model including assumptions documentation on a separate sheet. Lastly, as a professional dedicated to client satisfaction, I'm always open to providing demo services and limited editions for my clients. You can trust that by choosing me for this project, you are hiring someone who is passionate about their craft and will go above and beyond your expectations. Please feel free to reach out to me for further discussion and let's move forward towards completing this project successfully together!
$250 CAD in 1 day
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As an experienced and highly proficient data analyst, I am confident in my ability to deliver a fully-functional severance calculator that will not only meet but exceed your expectations. My extensive skill set includes a complete mastery of Microsoft Excel, including advanced knowledge of Excel Macros and Financial Analysis. This means that not only will I be able to produce a calculator that accounts for all the necessary variables with complete transparency, but also one that is efficient, user-friendly and easily adjustable to accommodate future changes in legislation.
$250 CAD in 1 day
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Built Canadian severance models in Excel covering both ESA minimums and common-law Bardal factors across multiple provinces, so I understand the gaps that can quietly break these calculations. 1. Which provinces need to be covered at launch — all 13 jurisdictions or a defined subset — and does federal (Canada Labour Code) apply to any of your employees? 2. For common-law entitlements, what methodology are you using to derive the multiplier: a fixed Bardal-factor formula, a lookup table based on position/grade bands, or a blended approach your legal team has already defined? 3. Short-term incentive eligibility is listed as an input — should the model calculate the STI component as part of severance (i.e., pro-rated bonus in lieu), or simply flag eligibility and leave the dollar amount to a separate manual entry? 4. The acceptance test will run sample scenarios — can you share two or three of those cases in advance, including expected outputs, so the logic can be validated against your exact interpretation before final delivery? Share those answers and I can map out the exact calculation architecture before starting.
$425 CAD in 7 days
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Hi, I can build a user-friendly Excel severance calculator with transparent formulas, editable assumptions, and automated calculations based on Canadian federal/provincial guidelines. The workbook will include a clean input dashboard, calculation logic tables, charts, and documentation so your HR team can easily use and maintain it on Windows without additional software.
$450 CAD in 2 days
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Hi there, I understand you need a fully functional Excel-based severance calculator for Canadian HR use, allowing inputs like years of service, age, job position, grade, STI eligibility, and province to calculate statutory and common-law entitlements accurately. I am confident I can build a clean, formula-driven model that is both easy to use and fully auditable. My approach will be to create a structured Excel workbook with a simple input section and a calculation engine handling provincial rules, service caps, age and grade adjustments, and incentive eligibility. All assumptions and rate tables will be stored in a hidden but fully unlockable configuration sheet so your team can update policies without breaking formulas. I can also use VBA only where necessary to manage complex conditional logic while keeping core calculations transparent in Excel formulas. The output will include a clear dashboard showing statutory severance, common-law entitlement, adjustments, and final payout, plus a breakdown of logic for full traceability. A short in-sheet guide (or PDF) will explain how to maintain the model. The final deliverable will be an unlocked Excel file, user-friendly inputs, dynamic results, and validated accuracy to 2 decimal places. Should the model prioritize strict statutory compliance only, or also include configurable common-law enhancement rules from the start? I’m ready to start immediately. Warm Regards, Aneesa.
$250 CAD in 1 day
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Hello, I can build a fully functional Canadian severance calculator in Excel with transparent formulas, clear inputs, and an HR-friendly results dashboard. I’ll deliver: -Unlocked Excel workbook for Windows -Clear input fields for service years, age, position, grade, STI eligibility, and province -Statutory and common-law severance calculation logic -Province/federal rule tables with editable assumptions -Results dashboard with entitlement breakdown -Calculation chart/table for caps, multipliers, grade/position factors, and incentives -Hidden but unlockable assumptions sheet for future updates -In-sheet notes or short PDF maintenance guide I have experience building Excel calculators, HR/finance models, formula-driven dashboards, and documented business tools. Ready to build a clean, accurate workbook your HR team can maintain easily.
$250 CAD in 2 days
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Hello, I understand you need a fully functional Excel-based Canada severance calculator that computes statutory and common-law entitlements across provinces using inputs such as years of service, age, job position/grade, STI eligibility, and province selection. Accuracy, transparency of logic, and ease of use for HR staff are key requirements, along with testable outputs. I will build a structured Excel workbook with a clean input dashboard, automated calculation engine, and clearly separated rule tables for provincial severance laws, service caps, age-based multipliers, position/grade adjustments, and incentive considerations. All formulas will remain fully transparent, with a protected but unlockable assumptions sheet so your team can update legal rates and rules without breaking the model. If needed, I can also add VBA for validation, dropdown-driven inputs, and scenario controls. The final deliverable will be a fully offline Excel tool for Windows, designed for HR use with a results dashboard and built-in logic verification against multiple severance scenarios to ensure accuracy within two decimal places. I will ensure it is robust, maintainable, and easy to extend as regulations change, and I can begin immediately with fast iteration based on your test cases. Thanks, Asif
$750 CAD in 15 days
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i’ve done very similar recently for a Canadian HR team where Excel models handled province-specific severance rules, STI adjustments and common-law ranges with transparent formulas and audit sheets. Do you already have an internal severance policy layered on top of statutory minimums? Should common-law calculations follow Bardal-style factors only, or do you want configurable weighting by role and compensation bands? I’d recommend separating statutory and common-law logic into independent calculation tables. It makes updates safer when provincial rules change. I’d also build named ranges and protected input sections because HR teams usually break linked formulas accidentally during edits. First I’ll map the federal and provincial severance rules into structured Excel logic tables. Then I’ll build the calculator dashboard, validation rules and scenario testing sheets with fully visible formulas. Finally I’ll test sample cases, document assumptions and deliver a clean unlocked workbook with maintenance notes. Best, Dev S.
$500 CAD in 4 days
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Hello, I am an experienced Excel modeler with expertise in Canadian severance calculations, and I will build a fully functional calculator that runs on Windows with no extra software. I will create a user-friendly workbook with input cells for years of service, age, job position, grade, STI eligibility, and province, then program it to return accurate statutory and common-law entitlements based on current federal and provincial guidelines. All formulas will be transparent, with assumptions in a hidden but unlockable sheet for future updates. I will also include a results dashboard, a logic table, and a brief maintenance guide. You can test sample scenarios—I guarantee accuracy to two decimal places. I am ready to start immediately. Regards, Zafar
$250 CAD in 1 day
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I just read your project carefully a few seconds ago. I just have a small question before starting — can we discuss it quickly in chat? You can check my past work here I’m experienced with Excel Macros, Financial Analysis, Software Architecture, Visual Basic for Apps, Excel VBA, Visual Basic, Excel, Data Management, Data Analysis and Financial Modeling . Ready to start once I get your answer!
$640 CAD in 1 day
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As a seasoned Excel aficionado, I am well-equipped to build your desired severance calculator as a fully-functional tool within Microsoft Excel. My expertise in not just Excel, but specifically in Excel Macros and VBA Automation, makes me the perfect candidate for a task that requires extensive calculations and logic like this. With my help, your HR team will be able to effortlessly calculate statutory and common-law severance entitlements accurately and transparently. My data analysis proficiency plays an essential role in my Excel work. I have an impeccable eye for detail and error-spotting which means I can confidently ensure the resulting calculations will be precise up to two decimal places. Moreover, understanding the paramount importance of adaptability for something like statutory and common-law guidelines, I will create clear notes showing how to maintain or modify the model. My aim isn't only to complete a project but also to empower clients with tools that they can use without external help - that's what you'll get if we collaborate on this project.
$500 CAD in 7 days
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Hello, I can develop a fully functional Canadian severance calculator directly in Microsoft Excel that your HR team can use on Windows without any additional software. The workbook will include a clean input dashboard where users can enter: • Years of service • Employee age • Job position • Job grade • Short-term incentive eligibility • Province Based on these inputs, the calculator will automatically generate statutory and common-law severance entitlements using transparent formulas aligned with current Canadian federal and provincial guidelines. Deliverables will include: • Unlocked Excel workbook with user-friendly dashboard • Transparent calculation logic and adjustment tables • Hidden but unlockable assumptions sheet for future updates • Documentation/notes explaining maintenance and formula structure • Accuracy tested to two decimal places across multiple scenarios I have strong experience building advanced Excel models with structured logic, audit-friendly formulas, and professional dashboard layouts. I can also make the common-law assumptions fully configurable so your team can easily update policies or legal multipliers later. I am available to start immediately and can deliver a reliable, well-documented model within the agreed timeline. Best regards, Naresh
$250 CAD in 1 day
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So you need a Windows-friendly Excel severance calculator where HR enters years of service, age, position, grade, STI eligibility and province, and the workbook returns accurate statutory and common-law entitlements per current Canadian federal and provincial rules, with transparent formulas, a hidden but unlockable assumptions sheet for future rate updates, a results dashboard and a logic table, accurate to two decimal places, happy to take that on. My approach is to separate the model into four clean layers: an Inputs panel for the HR user, a Rates sheet (hidden, unlockable) holding the provincial statutory minimums, common-law ranges by service and age, grade and position multipliers and STI percentages, a Calculation engine that pulls everything together with documented IF/SUMPRODUCT logic, and a Results dashboard that surfaces statutory entitlement, common-law range (low/mid/high) and total payout side by side; every formula stays visible so you can audit and adjust. I've built this kind of HR and finance modeling recently including a P&L transformation model with 800+ formulas at zero errors and a 15-company portfolio value creation model. Send any reference materials on your specific provincial scope or common-law tables when ready.
$500 CAD in 1 day
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Regarding your Canada severance calculator, the real bottleneck is mapping varying provincial statutory caps alongside common law Bardal factors without creating a nightmare of nested IF formulas. I bypass this by building dynamic matrix arrays tied to your hidden administration sheet. It works flawlessly. But laws shift. To Ensure flawless auditing when they do, I use strict lookups. I will Deliver a clean dashboard that keeps inputs intuitive. I recently built a similar corporate compensation model for an Ontario enterprise that reduced HR calculation errors to zero across three distinct provincial subsidiaries. I include a full video walkthrough showing how to update the hidden thresholds. Are you using a specific weighted formula for job grade adjustments, or should I base those on standard Bardal jurisprudence? Let's chat to discuss.
$450 CAD in 8 days
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I have done a similar project a week ago. I am sure you will give me more projects after this. I am interested to do this project too and ready to complete this within the timeline. Kindly check my profile to see all rating and reviews given by clients. Hoping to hear from you soon. Payment after completion.
$250 CAD in 7 days
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Hi there, I understand you need a fully functional Excel-based severance calculator for Canadian HR use, designed to run entirely in Microsoft Excel on Windows without any external tools. My goal is to turn complex statutory and common-law severance rules into a clean, user-friendly model with transparent logic and easily maintainable assumptions. My approach will begin with structuring a clear input interface where HR users can enter employee details such as years of service, age, job role, grade, incentive eligibility, and province. I will then build a rules-driven calculation engine using transparent Excel formulas (and VBA only if necessary) that applies federal and provincial severance logic, including service caps, age-based adjustments, and compensation multipliers. All assumptions, rates, and rule tables will be stored in a separate hidden but fully editable sheet so your team can update them without breaking the model. The output dashboard will clearly display statutory vs common-law entitlements with precise, audit-friendly calculations. Deliverable: A fully unlocked Excel workbook with input sheet, calculation engine, results dashboard, and documentation explaining logic, assumptions, and maintenance steps. QUESTION: Do you already have a specific severance policy framework you want mirrored, or should I base it strictly on current federal + provincial statutory minimums with standard common-law assumptions? Let’s get started now! Regards, Shehwani.
$250 CAD in 1 day
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Hi, Your severance calculator is a strong fit for my Excel modeling and VBA experience. I can build a clean, fully functional Microsoft Excel workbook that your HR team can run on Windows without any extra software, with transparent formulas and an easy input dashboard. I can create labelled input fields for years of service, age, position, grade, short-term incentive eligibility, and province, then calculate statutory and common-law severance outputs based on documented Canadian federal and provincial rules. The workbook will include a results dashboard, editable assumption tables, service caps, age and position factors, grade adjustments, and incentive logic so your team can update the model later without rebuilding it. I will keep the workbook unlocked, organized, and easy to audit, with a hidden but accessible assumptions sheet and in-sheet maintenance notes or a short PDF guide. I can also include sample test cases and validation checks to help confirm calculations to two decimal places. I would be grateful for the opportunity to build this HR tool and will gladly accept your feedback throughout development. Best, Justin
$500 CAD in 7 days
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Hi i have over 15 years of experience in Excel VBA automation and business intelligence and as an expert, I can build a fully functional Excel-based Canadian severance calculator for your HR team. I have strong experience creating Excel financial/HR models with transparent formulas, input dashboards, lookup tables, scenario testing, and well-documented assumptions. I’ll design a user-friendly workbook where HR can enter years of service, age, position, grade, STI eligibility, and province, then calculate statutory and common-law severance outputs with clear logic. The model will include editable assumption tables for service caps, province rules, age/position/grade adjustments, and incentive treatment, plus a clean results dashboard and maintenance notes. I’ll ensure formulas are transparent, easy to audit, and tested against your sample scenarios to meet the required accuracy.
$300 CAD in 5 days
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Hi, I’m an experienced Excel automation and HR calculator developer with strong experience building transparent, formula-based workbooks for payroll, benefits, compensation, and compliance-related calculations. I’ve done similar Excel projects where HR teams needed user-friendly input screens, protected calculation logic, province-based rules, service caps, age factors, position/grade adjustments, incentive eligibility, and clear result dashboards. For your severance calculator, I can build an unlocked Excel workbook with labelled inputs for years of service, age, job position, job grade, STI eligibility, and province, then return statutory and common-law severance estimates with assumptions clearly documented. I will also include editable logic tables, maintainable formulas, notes for updating rates, and a simple dashboard so HR can test scenarios without needing extra software. Best regards, George
$500 CAD in 7 days
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Hello, After reviewing your project requirements carefully, I fully understand that you need a transparent Excel-based severance calculator for Canadian HR scenarios. I have experience building Excel financial models, VBA tools, dashboards, and structured calculation workbooks, and I’m available to start immediately. I bring strong expertise in Excel, Excel VBA, macros, financial modeling, data analysis, and calculation logic design. One important part of this project is keeping the formulas visible, auditable, and easy to update while clearly separating user inputs, results, assumptions, statutory rules, and common-law adjustment logic. I can build the unlocked workbook with labelled input cells, a results dashboard, province-based rule tables, service/age/grade/incentive adjustments, documented assumptions, and maintenance notes so your HR team can update the model later without extra software. I have a couple of quick questions. • Do you already have the exact statutory/common-law calculation rules you want applied, or should I structure the model from your provided guidelines? • Should the workbook use formulas only, or are VBA buttons/macros acceptable? I would be glad to discuss further details and am ready to start immediately. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Carlos
$250 CAD in 7 days
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