Payroll Specialist

Drilling Services; North Bay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drilling services provider is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist in Canada to manage complex payroll operations for North & South American employees. The ideal candidate will have hands-on payroll experience, excellent attention to detail, and a proficiency in payroll platforms. Bilingual skills in Spanish are highly desirable to support international teams. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment focused on payroll accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3 years of hands-on payroll experience including multi-state and international payroll processing.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute full-cycle payroll for North & South American employees.
• Ensure payroll processing adheres to tax laws and labor regulations.
• Resolve complex payroll issues and respond to employee inquiries.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Detail-oriented

Data Entry

Proficiency in payroll platforms

Strong understanding of payroll compliance

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR or related field

Tools

ADP

WorkForce Now

Dayforce

HRIS or ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of complex multi-jurisdictional payroll operations. This role is critical in managing end-to-end payroll for both Canada and international employees ensuring compliance accuracy and timely processing. The ideal candidate brings extensive hands‑on experience discretion with sensitive data and the ability to support multilingual teams across various regions. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable to support international payroll and employee communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute full-cycle payroll for North & South American employees on a weekly / semi-monthly schedule.
• Audit payroll inputs (hours worked bonuses deductions time‑off etc.) for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Ensure payroll processing adheres to federal state provincial and international tax laws and labor regulations.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and year‑end reports (e.g. W-2s 1099s T4s ROEs).
• Resolve complex payroll issues and respond to employee inquiries across regions in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain and safeguard payroll records in compliance with company and regulatory retention policies.
• Support audits by preparing detailed reports and documentation for internal external and tax authorities.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with HR and Finance to support benefits compensation and accounting integrations.
• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements to optimize payroll efficiency and compliance.
• Stay informed on evolving payroll legislation in the U.S. and internationally particularly in French or Spanish‑speaking regions.

Qualifications3>

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance HR or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3 years of hands‑on payroll experience ideally including multi‑state and international payroll processing.
• Proficiency in payroll platforms such as ADP WorkForce Now Dayforce or similar.
• Strong understanding of U.S. and international payroll compliance tax regulations and audit requirements.
• High level of accuracy attention to detail and ability to manage payroll independently.
• Excellent interpersonal organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification strongly preferred.
• Experience working with HRIS or ERP systems (e.g. Workday SAP Oracle).
• Background in payroll system implementation or process improvement projects is a plus.

Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Nice to Have : Bilingual Spanish

Company Overview

Established in 1890 Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services orebody knowledge technology and innovative safe and productivity‑driven drilling equipment. With its main focus in mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commodities including copper gold nickel zinc uranium and other metals and minerals the Company holds a substantial presence in the energy oil sands exploration and environmental sectors.

The Global Drilling Services division operates for a diverse mining customer base with drilling methods including diamond coring exploration reverse circulation large diameter rotary mine dewatering water supply drilling pump services production and sonic drilling services.

The Global Products division offers sophisticated research and development and holds hundreds of patented designs to manufacture market and service reliable drill rigs innovative drill string products rugged performance tooling durable drilling consumables and quality parts for customers worldwide.

Veracio a wholly owned Boart Longyear subsidiary offers mining clients a range of solutions that improve automate and digitally transform their orebody sciences by championing a modern approach through a diverse product portfolio that fuse science and technology together with digital accessibility. Veracio leverages artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to accelerate real‑time decision making and significantly lower the cost of mineral exploration.

Our People

At Boart Longyear people are our most important asset and we understand that the best ideas are developed because of collaborative efforts between individuals with diverse backgrounds opinions and perspectives; That is why we are committed to diversity and inclusion in our work teams fostering environments free of discrimination and harassment where everyone feels free to present their opinions and be heard.

Our Vision

Boart Longyears vision is to be the global industry leader in safety drilling innovation and productivity.

Our Values

Our success as a business depends on how we operate. The how is the distinctive way in which we conduct our business guided by our values of Integrity Health & Safety Teamwork & Diversity Customer Focus and Sustainability.

Boart Longyear is headquartered in Salt Lake City Utah USA. Visit our website and follow Boart Longyear on social media : LinkedIn Facebook Instagramand Twitter.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview. Please apply online athttps : / / Experience :

Key Skills

• Data Entry
• Paychex
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• 10 Key Calculator
• Paylocity
• Microsoft Excel
• Payroll
• ADP
• Administrative Experience
• Human Resources
• Bookkeeping

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1