Who- the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing Canadian organization known for its collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and focus on continuous improvement.

What- the Role

As the organization continues to evolve and grow, they are seeking a highly organized and proactive Payroll & Benefits Specialist on a temporary basis. This role will begin as a 2-3 contract basis and may be extended or transition to permanent for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

- Responsible for end-to end payroll processing across salaried and hourly populations, including shift-based workforce (Canada, US, and future international operations) in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
- Maintain and audit payroll data in Dayforce, including employee profiles, pay types, and shift configurations.
- Investigate and resolve payroll issues related to system configuration and integrations.
- Reconcile payroll and benefits and ensure that all related information is accurately recorded in general ledger, with costs assigned to the appropriate accounts and cost centres.
- Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and tax requirements in all operating regions.
- Process quarter-end accounting tasks, including accrual journal entries, WCB and EHT filings.
- Assist with payroll-related year-end tasks, including tax forms and reporting.




- Monitor the payroll inbox and respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and perks in a professional and timely manner.
- Partner closely with Talent team to review and validate employee changes impacting payroll.
- Support audits and maintain proper documentation for compliance purposes.

Who- the Candidate

- 5+ years of payroll & benefits experience in a complex environment, multi entity environment, including shift rotations and hourly workforce for workforces around 600+ employees. Experience in manufacturing industry is strongly preferred.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage complex, fast-changing payroll.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
- Experience supporting shift-based or manufacturing environments.
- PCP is highly preferred
- Experience with Dayforce, Ceridian and strong intermediate Excel skills are preferred

How Much

$35–$45 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay, depending on experience and qualifications.

Where

Burnaby, initially Full-time, in-office Monday to Friday and hybrid after. This role is best suited for individuals based in the Greater Vancouver area, including Vancouver, New Westminster, Burnaby, Richmond, or Surrey.

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