Payroll & Benefits Specialist (3-4 months part-time contract)

Swim Recruiting; United States; Remoto; USD 35.000 - 42.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote work option

4% vacation pay

Descrizione del lavoro

Swim Recruiting is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist for a 3-4 month part-time contract, focused on Canadian payroll and benefits administration from our Vancouver-based client. The role requires accuracy, CRA knowledge, and tight coordination with ADP as the in-house processor.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience, Canadian exposure, and CPP/CPP-compliant benefits management. Remote work is possible for qualified applicants in British Columbia.

Competenze

• 5+ years of relevant payroll experience, Canadian payroll exposure is required.
• Knowledge of CRA guidelines and payroll tax changes.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail are essential.
• Payroll certification (CPP/Payroll compliance) is preferred.

Mansioni

• Process Canadian semi-monthly payroll for 55–60 employees, coordinating with external payroll provider to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and reconcile T4s, WorkSafe BC and EHT remittances, and ROEs.
• Administer TD1 forms, allowances, bonuses and taxable benefits per CRA guidance.
• Produce payroll reports and respond to CRA inquiries during audits.
• Administer benefits and leaves (STD/LTD, maternity/parental).

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

Formazione

Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification

Payroll Compliance Manager certification

Strumenti

ADP Workforce Now

Descrizione del lavoro

Payroll & Benefits Specialist (3-4 months part-time contract)

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Payroll & HR Specialist to join a successful, reputable, and well-established mining company headquartered right here in Vancouver, BC.

Who- the Company:

Our client is a leading Canadian organization with global operations across multiple industries. They are known for their strong reputation, stability, and commitment to excellence.

What- the Role:

Reporting to the HR Manager, the Payroll Specialist will be primarily responsible for managing and processing the company’s Canadian payroll and administering the benefits plan. The Payroll Specialist will manage key payroll activities in-house while working closely with the company’s external payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. The successful candidate will bring a strong Canadian payroll background, with knowledge of CRA guidelines and payroll tax legislation.

Key responsibilities include:

Payroll:

• Lead processing of Canadian semi-monthly payroll for approximately 55-60 employees, managing in-house payroll activities and coordinating with the company’s external payroll provider (ADP) to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Manage preparation of T4s, calculating and reconciling WorkSafe BC and EHT remittances, and preparing ROEs.
• Administer TD1 forms, allowances, bonuses, and taxable benefits in accordance with CRA guidelines.
• Produce accurate and timely payroll reports, including accrual reports and payroll journal entry reports.
• Work with internal and external auditors and respond to CRA inquiries.

Benefits:

• Administer benefits programs by enrolling and terminating employees.
• Work with CanadaLife to update annual Wellness account allocations for employees, and update taxable benefit amounts in ADP to reflect CanadaLife renewal rates.
• Manage and administer employee leaves as required (STD, LTD, maternity/parental leave).

Who- the Candidate:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and reliable payroll professional who has hands-on payroll processing experience. We are ideally seeking candidates with 5+ years of relevant experience. Canadian payroll experience is required.

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Strong working knowledge of CRA payroll tax rules and changes in tax legislation.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner or Payroll Compliance Manager certification highly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills.

How Much:

Competitive hourly rate in the range of $35-$43/hr+ 4% vacation pay. Please discuss your expectations further with SWIM.

Where:

Our client’s corporate office is located in Vancouver, BC, easily accessible by public transit. You will also have the flexibility to work remotely if preferred. Applicants based in either Greater Vancouver or the BC Interior are welcome to apply.