Payroll & Benefits Specialist

BQE Water Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BQE Water Inc. is hiring a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage North American payroll and benefits for 100+ employees across Canada and the U.S. The ideal candidate has PCP certification, Dayforce experience, and a track record in full-cycle payroll processing.

Join a global leader in water treatment solutions and help ensure payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and employee benefits administration across multiple provinces and states.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-cycle payroll processing experience.
• Experience supporting 100+ employees across Canada and the U.S.
• Dayforce (Ceridian) experience is a plus.
• PCP certification or near completion is required.
• Current knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle semi-monthly payroll for NA employees.
• Administer employee benefit programs and data in HRIS.
• Prepare payroll remittances and statutory reports for CAN/US jurisdictions.
• Support payroll audits and reconciliation with GL.
• Respond to employee inquiries and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Full-cycle payroll

Benefits administration

Data accuracy

Education

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification

Tools

Dayforce (Ceridian)

Job description

Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Canada & U.S.)

PCP certification and a minimum of two years of full-cycle payroll experience 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, we 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. This is an ideal role for a detail-oriented payroll professional with experience processing North American payroll, administering employee benefits, and maintaining HRIS systems. 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 provinces and the U.S.
• 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 regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Administer employee benefit programs, including:
• Extended health and dental benefits plans and Health Spending Accounts (HSAs)
• Retirement savings and employer-matching programs
• Employee benefit enrolments, changes, and terminations
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Support benefits reporting and compliance activities.

Compliance, Reporting & 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:
• Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
• Service Canada
• Workers' Compensation Boards (WCBs)
• 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 the continuous improvement of payroll and HR processes.

Qualifications & Eligibility

• A minimum of two years of full-cycle payroll processing and benefits administration experience for a similar-sized employee population.
• Experience supporting employees under a variety of employment arrangements (e.g., salaried/hourly and permanent/temporary) across multiple Canadian provinces (B.C. and Quebec are assets) and/or U.S. states.
• Familiarity with the day-to-day use of payroll, benefits, and HRIS platforms; Dayforce (Ceridian) experience is considered 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

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