HR/Payroll Specialist
A well-established organization with over four decades of industry experience is seeking an experienced HR/Payroll Specialist to join its collaborative and people-focused team. The company specializes in delivering high-performance industrial solutions across demanding environments, with a reputation for quality, reliability, and long-standing customer relationships throughout Western Canada.
As the company continues to grow, it is preparing for a location move from Delta to South Surrey in mid-2025. The successful candidate will play a key role in payroll operations while supporting various HR functions as needed. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, high-integrity environment and enjoys cross-functional collaboration.
Position Summary
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the full-cycle processing of payroll, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial legislation, and serving as a key liaison between Finance and HR teams. The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing complex payroll operations for a medium-sized workforce and will bring both accuracy and discretion to the role.
Key Responsibilities- Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for 130–150 employees accurately and on time
- Maintain compliance with provincial/federal payroll legislation and respond to CRA inquiries
- Administer payroll-related functions including taxable benefits, vacation accruals, statutory pay, and remittances
- Complete year-end payroll tasks including T4s, T2200s, and summaries
- Generate and reconcile general ledger entries and payroll reports in collaboration with Finance
- Prepare and issue ROEs and ensure records of employment and banking details are up to date
- Monitor and administer RRSP and pension plan contributions
- Address and resolve employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and compensation
- Participate in internal/external payroll audits and respond to PIER reports
- Lead or assist with payroll-related projects and support HR processes when needed