Our client is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their detail-oriented services organization in Vancouver, British Columbia on a Long-term Contract basis. This role is well suited to a payroll specialist who can manage payroll and benefits with accuracy, meet recurring deadlines, and support a smooth handover during onboarding. The successful candidate will oversee U.S. and international payroll activities, coordinate benefits administration, and contribute to month-end finance tasks in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities:

- Administer end-to-end payroll for a mixed employee population across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States, ensuring timely and accurate processing for salaried, hourly, and commission-based team members.
- Manage payroll cycles with differing schedules, including semi-monthly and biweekly runs, while maintaining compliance with applicable payroll standards and statutory requirements.
- Coordinate employee benefits administration, including updates, reconciliations, and ongoing support related to payroll-linked benefit activity.
- Reconcile payroll data processed through external providers for international employees and confirm accuracy in related records and reports.
- Prepare and post payroll and benefits journal entries and assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and cash balancing.
- Support bookkeeping functions connected to payroll operations, including selected accounts receivable and accounts payable activities as needed.
- Maintain payroll records, review source data for completeness, and resolve discrepancies through careful analysis and follow-up with internal stakeholders.
- Use payroll platforms such as Dayforce and ADP Workforce Now to process transactions, produce reports, and support payroll administration across multiple jurisdictions.




- Assist with knowledge transfer and onboarding activities to ensure continuity of payroll operations during the contract period.
- 5+ years of payroll experience, including hands-on responsibility for full-cycle payroll processing.
- Demonstrated expertise in Canadian payroll, with solid working knowledge of U.S. multi-state payroll practices.
- Practical experience using Ceridian Dayforce and ADP Workforce Now in a payroll environment.
- Background in benefits administration tied to payroll processing and employee record maintenance.
- Familiarity with payroll year-end activities, including preparation related to T4 and W-2 reporting.
- Comfortable supporting month-end accounting tasks such as reconciliations and journal entries.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

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📌 Payroll Specialist (Central Vancouver)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Central Vancouver