Our client is a publicly traded natural resources organization with mining and exploration operations across North America.

As the company continues to grow, they are seeking a Payroll Specialist to support a diverse workforce spanning multiple Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions.

Position Summary The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for full-cycle payroll processing for Canadian employees while supporting the review and approval of U.S. payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions.

This role will oversee payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, manage benefits administration, and ensure compliance with applicable payroll legislation.

The ideal candidate will have strong payroll systems knowledge and experience working in complex or partially manual payroll environments.

Key Responsibilities Process full-cycle payroll for employees located in British Columbia and Saskatchewan, ensuring timely and accurate payroll delivery.

Review, validate, and approve multi-jurisdictional U.S. payroll for a combination of hourly and salaried employees.





Process employee timesheets, including regular hours, overtime, bonuses, and other earnings adjustments.

Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and payroll deductions.

Process and reconcile 401(k) contributions and related payroll activities for U.S.-based employees.

Calculate and process annual incentive payments, bonuses, and other variable compensation.

Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data while ensuring compliance with Canadian and U.S. regulations.

Prepare payroll reconciliations, remittances, and year-end reporting requirements.

Respond to employee payroll and advantages inquiries in a timely and qualified manner.

Partner with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.

Assist with payroll audits and identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced controls.

📌 Payroll Specialist (Vancouver)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Vancouver