Payroll & Benefits Specialist (3-4 months part-time contract)

Payroll & Benefits Specialist (3-4 months part-time contract)
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Payroll & HR Specialist to join a successful, reputable, and well-established mining company headquartered right here in Vancouver, BC.

Who- the Company:
Our client is a leading Canadian organization with global operations across multiple industries. They are known for their strong reputation, stability, and commitment to excellence.

What- the Role:
Reporting to the HR Manager, the Payroll Specialist will be primarily responsible for managing and processing the company’s Canadian payroll and administering the benefits plan. The Payroll Specialist will manage key payroll activities in-house while working closely with the company’s external payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. The successful candidate will bring a strong Canadian payroll background, with knowledge of CRA guidelines and payroll tax legislation. 

Key responsibilities include:

Payroll:

• Lead processing of Canadian semi-monthly payroll for approximately 55-60 employees, managing in-house payroll activities and coordinating with the company’s external payroll provider (ADP) to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Manage preparation of T4s, calculating and reconciling WorkSafe BC and EHT remittances, and preparing ROEs.
• Administer TD1 forms, allowances, bonuses, and taxable benefits in accordance with CRA guidelines.
• Produce accurate and timely payroll reports, including accrual reports and payroll journal entry reports.
• Work with internal and external auditors and respond to CRA inquiries.

Benefits:

• Administer benefits programs by enrolling and terminating employees.
• Work with CanadaLife to update annual Wellness account allocations for employees, and update taxable benefit amounts in ADP to reflect CanadaLife renewal rates.
• Manage and administer employee leaves as required (STD, LTD, maternity/parental leave).

Who- the Candidate:
We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and reliable payroll professional who has hands-on payroll processing experience. We are ideally seeking candidates with 5+ years of relevant experience. Canadian payroll experience is required.

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Strong working knowledge of CRA payroll tax rules and changes in tax legislation.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner or Payroll Compliance Manager certification highly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills.

How Much:
Competitive hourly rate in the range of $35-$43/hr+ 4% vacation pay. Please discuss your expectations further with SWIM.

Where:
Our client’s corporate office is located in Vancouver, BC, easily accessible by public transit. You will also have the flexibility to work remotely if preferred. Applicants based in either Greater Vancouver or the BC Interior are welcome to apply.

When & How to Apply:
If you are interested in and excited about this great opportunity, please do not hesitate to apply as this search is moving very quickly! If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out to that individual directly. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit “Apply Now” to send us your resume. Thanks!