Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Job summary

Process Canadian multi-province payroll and manage payroll remittances, reporting, compliance, year-end tax forms, and employee data. Administer benefits and RRSP programs, support disability claims and return-to-work coordination, prepare reconciliations and reports, and respond to employee inquiries.

Job details

Payroll & Benefits Specialist Our client is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join their Finance and Accounting team at their Burnaby head office. This role is well suited to a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys a variety of responsibilities, values accuracy, and thrives in a collaborative, close-knit team environment. Reporting to the Manager, Payroll and Benefits, this newly created role will take ownership of Canadian payroll processing, benefits administration, and related compliance and reporting. What You’ll Be Responsible For Process semi-monthly Canadian multi-province full-cycle payroll accurately and on time. Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual provincial payroll reporting, file provincial WCB claim forms, and coordinate modified return-to-work duties with managers. Manage Canadian payroll remittances, including CPP, EI, QPP, QPIP, and EHT, while keeping current with applicable employment standards and payroll requirements. Review provincial compliance requirements for notice periods and statutory severance, and coordinate signed company policies and leave documentation with HR. Administer extended health benefits and RRSP programs and prepare employer statements for short- and long-term disability claims. Prepare journal entries and reconciliations, generate standard and ad hoc payroll reports, and respond to general employee payroll and benefits inquiries. Maintain employee data integrity and system access, collect and retain signed pay-change letters, process annual increases and bonuses, and prepare and validate T4s and RL-1s at year-end. What You Bring Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field coupled with a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation. Five or more years of relevant payroll experience, including hands-on full-cycle multi-province payroll processing. Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and a commitment to maintaining current practices. Demonstrated ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with strong judgment and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, along with intermediate to advanced payroll software and Microsoft Excel knowledge. What You’ll Get A comprehensive compensation package with a base salary of $75,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on experience, plus annual bonus of up to 10%. Extended health benefits, RRSP contributions, and additional company perks. The opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that offers the stability of an established organization alongside the momentum of a growing business, with the chance to take on additional responsibilities and expand your scope as the role evolves. Location / Work Model: Burnaby head office; on-site with the option to work from home one day per week after probation. Please apply today if you're interested. Thank you for your interest!

What you’ll do

Process Canadian multi-province payroll and manage payroll remittances, reporting, compliance, year-end tax forms, and employee data. Administer benefits and RRSP programs, support disability claims and return-to-work coordination, prepare reconciliations and reports, and respond to employee inquiries.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, along with a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation. Candidates need at least five years of relevant experience, including hands-on multi-province full-cycle payroll, strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, and proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

• Extended Health Benefits
• RRSP Contributions
• Annual Bonus Up To 10%
• Work From Home One Day Per Week After Probation
• Company Perks

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Full-Cycle Payroll Processing
• Multi-Province Payroll
• Canadian Payroll Legislation
• Payroll Compliance
• Benefits Administration
• Payroll Remittances
• Provincial Payroll Reporting
• Workers' Compensation Claims
• Return-To-Work Coordination
• Payroll Reconciliation
• Journal Entries
• T4 And RL-1 Preparation
• Payroll Software
• Microsoft Excel
• Employee Data Management
• Customer Service

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources