Payroll & Benefits Specialist

BQE Water; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Spending Account

GRSP matching

Vacation and leave

Education reimbursement

Team events

Job summary

BQE Water Inc. is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee North American payroll and benefits administration for 100+ employees across Canada and the US.

This role supports accuracy, compliance, and data integrity in Dayforce (Ceridian) and HRIS systems. The ideal candidate has at least two years of full-cycle payroll experience, a PCP certification or near completion, and strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and employee benefits programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of full-cycle payroll processing experience.
• Experience administering employee benefits across NA jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, taxes, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for 100+ employees across Canada and the US.
• Maintain benefits programs and HRIS data in Dayforce.
• Prepare remittances and statutory reports for Canada and US.
• Support HR with payroll inquiries and data accuracy.

Skills

Payroll accuracy

Benefits administration

HRIS systems

Education

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification

Tools

Dayforce (Ceridian)

Job description

Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Canada & US) – PCP certification and two years minimum experience with full-cycle payroll preferred.

Join BQE Water Inc.
BQE Water Inc. is a global leader in innovative water treatment and resource recovery solutions for the mining industry, through innovative technologies that help companies meet environmental regulations while protecting clean water as a shared global resource. We develop cutting-edge solutions, design and operate water treatment plants, and provide ongoing technical support that drives continuous innovation and environmental stewardship.

The Opportunity

BQE Water is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator/Specialist. An ideal role for a detail-oriented payroll professional with experience processing North American payroll, employee benefits administration, and HRIS system administration. The successful candidate will support payroll operations for more than 100 employees across multiple Canadian provinces and U.S. jurisdictions while ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations, and employee benefit programs. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Payroll

• Process full-cycle semi-monthly payroll for 100+ employees across multiple Canadian province and the US
• Accurately enter payroll, tax, and benefits information into Dayforce (Ceridian).
• Review and reconcile employee timesheets to ensure accurate payroll calculations.
• Assist with payroll-related journal entries and accruals.
• Reconcile payroll and benefits accounts with the general ledger and cost centres.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policies and regulations.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including:
• Extended health and dental benefit plans and Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Retirement savings and employer matching programs
• Employee benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Support benefits reporting and compliance activities.

Compliance, Reports & Data Management

• Prepare and submit payroll remittances and statutory reports for Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions.
• Complete quarterly and annual filings with agencies such as:
• Service Canada
• Applicable U.S. state and federal agencies
• Reconcile and prepare annual T4 and W-2 reporting.
• Support internal and external payroll audits.
• Monitor legislative changes affecting payroll, taxation, and employee benefits.
• Track employee leaves, vacation balances, and absences to ensure payroll accuracy.

Employee & Stakeholder Support

• Support HR with employee inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, deductions, and benefits.
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy and process efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll and HR processes.

Qualifications & Eligibility

• Minimum 2 years of full-cycle payroll processing and benefits administration experience for a similar number of employees
• Experience working with employees on varied contracts (e.g., salaried/hourly and permanent/temporary) in multiple Canadian provinces (BC/QC an asset) and/or US states.
• Familiar with daily use of payroll, benefits and HRIS platforms; Dayforce (Ceridian) specifically is an asset
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification or near completion is required.
• Current Knowledge of payroll compliance, employment standards, tax regulations, and employee benefits administration.

Compensation Package

• Health and wellness benefits from your first day, plus company-funded Health Spending Account and GRSP matching following probation
• Generous paid vacation program plus company-wide paid annual December week of leave
• Up to $1,000 annual education reimbursement annually, in addition to role-related professional membership and dues coverage
• Monthly team events and social activities; complimentary onsite gym and free kitchen snacks/refreshments; employee lounge, kitchen, balcony and BBQ
• Employee lounge, kitchen, and patio BBQ facilities
• Career growth opportunities within a global environmental technology company

$60,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

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