Payroll Specialist

Pan American Silver Corp.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group RRSP

Professional development, training and

Job summary

Pan American Silver Corp. is looking for a Payroll Specialist to lead semi-monthly payroll processing for Canadian and US employees, including remittances and tax forms. You will ensure accurate payroll records, automate journal entries, and support payroll audits with cross-functional Finance and HR teams.

You will use ADP Workforce Now, manage changes and benefits, and prepare monthly wire transfers while maintaining confidentiality and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll work experience.
• PCP designation or working towards it.
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with Finance and HR stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare semi-monthly payroll for Canadian and US employees.
• Process payroll changes and benefit updates in ADP Workforce Now.
• Prepare monthly wire transfers for Global employees.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and approvals.
• Reconcile vacation accruals and balances in ADP Workforce Now.
• Process remittances and reporting for WorkSafe BC, WSIB, EHT.
• Prepare annual T4s, T4As, W-2s and related payroll reports.
• Assist with transfer pricing calculations and monthly journal entries.

Skills

Payroll experience

PCP in progress

Advanced Excel

ADP Workforce Now

Analytical skills

Collaboration with Finance/HR

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

ERP systems

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Pan American Silver was created with the intention to provide investors with the best vehicle to gain exposure to higher silver prices. Our vision is to be the world’s pre-eminent silver producer, with a reputation for excellence in discovery, engineering, and sustainable development. Pan American Silver has several underground and open pit operations in Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Pan American Silver is committed to advancing diversity and developing inclusive leadership teams that are representative of the communities we serve.

The Companyprovidesequal opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

Purpose and Overview:

The Payroll Specialist will prioritize payroll responsibilities, including processing semi-monthly payroll, processing remittances and reporting, and preparing tax forms, wire transfers and journal entries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing the semi-monthly payroll for processing for Canadian & the US corporate employees.
• Processing payroll changes, including salary increases, changes to taxable benefits, etc. in ADP WorkforceNow.
• Preparing monthly wire transfers for Global employees.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records, including back-up documentation and approvals.
• Maintaining and reconciling vacation accruals and balances in ADP WorkforceNow
• Processing WorkSafe BC, WSIB, and Ontario and BC EHT remittances and reporting.
• Preparing annual T4s, T4As, W2s, records of employment, and various payroll reports as requested.
• Assisting with transfer pricing calculations.
• Preparing the Monthly Journal entries.
• Reconciling taxable benefits monthly and coding benefits invoices.
• Assist with payroll audits as needed.
• Other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Required Professional Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of payroll work experience
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation or working towards it.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP and data analysis.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize competing demands.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, HR and other stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to maintain a high level of Confidentiality and discretion.

Assets:

• Accounting Degree
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Experience with ERP systems

Defining Success within the First Year:

• Prepare accurate Monthly Journal Entries and reports
• Prepare payroll accurately and on time.

Salary Range

• CAD$70,000 -$85,000(annually)

Compensation package

• Group RRSP
• Professional development,trainingand certification

Job Type

• Full-time, Permanent

We thank all applicants for showingan interest. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

Pan American Silver is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting the Human Resources department.