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Payroll Specialist (Contract)

$65k - $80k per year
Full-time

Happy Planet Foods

Job Responsibility:

ROLE: Payroll Specialist (12-month contract)

REPORTS TO: Payroll Manager

LOCATION: Burnaby, BC

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll Team! In this role, you will be responsible for the administration of payroll and benefits while supporting the payroll team as needed while they implement a new Payroll System.

Opportunities

As a Payroll Specialist, you will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while managing key systems. In this fast-paced environment, you'll be able to showcase your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. This role also offers opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to process improvements.

Here is who you are…

Drive & Motivation

· You want to expand your knowledge in payroll.

· You enjoy tasks that require organization, accuracy, and attention to detail

· You are passionate about process improvement.

Character & Abilities

· You are exceptionally organized and detail-oriented.

· You demonstrate professionalism, excellent customer service, and confidentiality.

· You are a quick learner with a process-driven mindset.

· You can manage deadlines and tasks under pressure.

Knowledge & skills

· You have a strong background in payroll processes.

· You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

· You have strong computer skills, including MS Office and Excel.

Experience

· You have at least 5 years of experience in Canadian payroll and accounting, including unionized environments.

· You have worked with complex payroll systems in large organizations.

· Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification.

Nice-to-Have

· Experience with third-party payroll software such as Avanti and ADP.

· French language skills.

things you will do…

· Process bi-weekly payroll for head office and provide backup support to the team.

· Maintain accurate payroll records and address discrepancies.

· Assist in payroll-related journal entries, source deductions, and tax filings.

· Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.

· Assist with various month-end and year-end reporting tasks.

· Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.

· Other duties as assigned.

OTHER …

· You may be required to work extra hours throughout the contract period.

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Detailed Description of Duties:

· Support the preparation and processing of bi-weekly payroll for both hourly and salaried employees.

· Manage payroll data for new hires, terminations, ROEs, rate adjustments, and deductions.

· Reconcile and maintain payroll filings, including benefits, WCB, and tax submissions.

· Assist with payroll journal entries, source deductions, and month-end/year-end reporting.

· Help administer employee benefits, including enrollments, updates, and terminations.

· Perform other related duties as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractContract length: 12 months

Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
  • Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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