Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Our client is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll and benefits administration for a unionized workforce. Reporting into Finance and working closely with HR, this position is responsible for payroll processing, benefits administration, reporting, reconciliations, and employee support.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll, including overtime, vacation, leaves, new hires, terminations, and payroll adjustments.
• Administer pension, benefits, union dues, statutory deductions, and other payroll-related deductions.
• Prepare payroll reports, journal entries, reconciliations, ROEs, and year-end payroll documentation.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment, changes, terminations, and employee inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, collective agreements, and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records while supporting process improvements and audits.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of payroll and benefits experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, BC employment standards, and statutory deductions.
• Experience with payroll processing, reconciliations, reporting, and benefits administration.
• Proficiency with payroll/HRIS systems and Microsoft Excel; Sage experience is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Why Apply?

• Stable, well-established organization.
• Collaborative team environment with close interaction between Finance and HR.
• Broad exposure across payroll, benefits, reporting, and employee relations.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05060-0013533814 in all correspondence.