Human Resource and Payroll Specialist (Vancouver or Whitehorse)

JUST HR; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JUST HR is recruiting for a Human Resource & Payroll Specialist to support corporate operations in British Columbia and site operations in Yukon. The role is crucial for ensuring compliant payroll processes and supporting employee experience.

The successful candidate should have 4+ years of HR and payroll experience, processing Yukon payroll, and the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation. The salary range is $85,000-$95,000 based on experience and qualifications.

This position can be located in Whitehorse or alternatively in Vancouver, with significant travel required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HR and payroll experience within Canada.
• Direct experience processing Yukon payroll is required.
• Strong knowledge of employment standards and payroll legislation in BC and Yukon.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities including job postings and candidate screening.
• Administer employee benefit programs including extended health coverage.
• Process full-cycle payroll for salaried and hourly rotational employees.

Skills

HR and payroll experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation

Tools

ADP or similar payroll system

Job description

JUST HR is recruiting for a Human Resource & Payroll Specialist to support both corporate operations in British Columbia and site operations in Yukon. This role is important to ensuring employees are supported throughout their employment experience while maintaining accurate, compliant payroll processes across multiple entities. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping the organization grow as operations expand around the planned restart of a major copper-gold-silver mining project in Yukon. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team and contribute to building strong HR and payroll practices in a dynamic industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities including job postings, candidate screening, and interview scheduling
• Prepare employment agreements, employee change documentation, leave paperwork, and termination documents
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a positive employee experience
• Administer employee benefit programs including extended health coverage and Health Spending Account
• Maintain accurate employee files and HR records while ensuring confidentiality
• Update and maintain HR policies, manuals, and job dedescriptions
• Ensure compliance with employment standards and payroll legislation in BC and Yuko
• Identify opportunities to improve HR and payroll systems and processes
• Process full-cycle payroll for salaried and hourly rotational employees
• Manage overtime, shift schedules, and payroll adjustments accurately
• Maintain payroll information within ADP or similar payroll system
• Prepare payroll filings and ensure compliance with CRA requirements, including source deductions and T4 reporting
• Coordinate Employer Health Tax and Workers’ Compensation reporting for BC and Yukon
• Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with audits and reporting requirement
• Support a safety-focused and team-oriented workplace culture

Requirements

• 4+ years of HR and payroll experience within Canad
• Direct experience processing Yukon payroll is required
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is required
• A degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
• CPHR BC & Yukon designation is considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of employment standards and payroll legislation in BC and Yukon
• Experience using ADP or similar payroll system
• Experience in mining, industrial, or resource-based environments is considered an asset
• Familiarity with Yukon averaging agreements is an asse
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skill
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• THIS POSITION COULD BE LOCATED IN WHITEHORSE, OR ALTERNATIVELY IN VANCOUVER, WITH SIGNIFICANT TRAVEL REQUIRED

Remuneration

• Salary range of $85,000-$95,000 based on experience and qualifications

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered.