Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Swim Recruiting; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% vacation pay

Hybrid work setup after ramp-up

In-office initial

Job summary

Swim Recruiting in Burnaby, BC is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist for a 2-3 month contract with potential extension to permanent. You will manage end-to-end payroll for salaried and hourly staff, including shift-based workforce across Canada and the US, using Dayforce.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in payroll and benefits, multi-entity experience, and manufacturing exposure. Strong Excel, Dayforce and Ceridian skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll & benefits experience in a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Experience with shift rotations and hourly workforces (≈600+ employees), preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt to fast-changing payroll.
• Independent problem-solver with prioritization skills.
• PCP certification preferred.
• Experience with Dayforce and Ceridian; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing for salaried and hourly staff, including shift-based workforce across Canada, US, and future international operations.
• Maintain and audit payroll data in Dayforce, including employee profiles and pay types.
• Investigate and resolve payroll issues related to system configuration and integrations.
• Reconcile payroll and benefits with the general ledger and assign costs to correct accounts.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and tax requirements in all regions.
• Handle quarter-end accounting tasks, accruals, and filings.
• Assist with year-end tax forms and reporting.
• Monitor payroll inquiries and respond professionally.
• Partner with Talent team to review changes impacting payroll.
• Support audits and maintain documentation for compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Independent worker

Shift-based workforce

Education

PCP certification

Tools

Dayforce

Ceridian

Job description

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 benefits 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.