Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll and advantages 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.

Requirements:

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.
- Team-oriented 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-(phone hidden) in all correspondence.

📌 Payroll & Benefits Specialist (New Westminster)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 New Westminster