Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
75-85K
Vancouver, BC
ABOUT US
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.
THE ROLE
STRIVE has partnered with an esteemed client in the construction/development industry. They craft custom luxury homes and create communities in the most desirable locations across Western Canada. This is a great opportunity to work with a renowned company, a TOP EMPLOYER, and expand your current experience. We are looking for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist who is adaptable and focused for their Vancouver location.
Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate processing of the bi-weekly Canadian and US payroll with ADP Workforce Now and the maintenance of benefit programs. With limited supervision, the incumbent executes the preparation, documentation, and collaboration of payroll and benefits duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Responsible for the preparation and processing of full cycle Canadian and US payroll, including maintenance of employee records, processing of commissions, and preparation of payroll[1]related accounting information. Ensuring payroll compliance with Canadian and US laws.
· Responsible for administering time & attendance. This includes maintaining accurate employee information, creating reoccurring schedules, and training supervisors and new employees on the system.
· Provide information, advice, and guidance to managers and employees on payroll, benefits, and routine HR-related issues, referring more complex issues to the HR Manager.
· Maintains all personnel, payroll, and benefit files, ensuring data is accurate and up to date across all relevant platforms.
· Oversee the benefits administration process, liaising directly with Pacific Blue Cross, responsible for providing information to employees, addressing inquiries, and resolving issues that arise.
· Responsible for all managing all paperwork, deadlines, employee records including ROE's, and monthly, quarterly, PIER, annual year end balancing, and T4’s.
· Oversee all calculations for WCB; ensure all employees are categorized in line WCB regulations amongst the organization’s 9 WCB accounts. Reconcile quarterly and annual WCB premiums.
· Responsible for providing information to WorksafeBC for claims.
· Take all incoming inquiries for employment verification, lawyer requests, ICBC earning requests, HRDC & Garnishee demand letters. Prepare employment verification letters as requested.
· Providing comprehensive payroll reports along with balancing sheets for each payroll as well as any ad hoc reports.
· Ensuring all payroll and benefits related invoices are processed in a timely manner.
· Additional duties as required
REQUIREMENTS:
· 2-5 years of full cycle Canadian payroll experience (US payroll experience is an asset but not required)
· PCP Certification with minimal completion of Level 2 is required
· A diploma or Degree relevant to payroll is an asset
· Experience using payroll, time and attendance, and HRIS systems
· Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel, Outlook, and Word)
· Very organized with the ability to effectively multi-task, time manage, and prioritize tasks based on monthly cycles and multiple deadlines
· Ability to exercise a high level of professionalism and discretion with confidential information
· Solid knowledge of employment and labor standards
· Strong attention to detail with good problem solving and analytical skills
· Excellent communication skills and customer service oriented
· Able to work independently with limited supervision
· Adaptable to change and continuously seek out improvements to existing processes
