Job Description

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Location: Abbotsford, BC
Company: Rossdown Group of Companies
Employment Type: Full-Time | Monday to Friday
Application Deadline: Open until filled

About Us

Rossdown Group of Companies is a family-owned, vertically integrated poultry business focused on quality, innovation, and doing good--for our people, our customers, and our communities. As we grow, we're looking for a skilled Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our People & Culture team and lead the payroll function across the organization.

Position Overview

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for full-cycle payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across all Rossdown entities. This role ensures payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with employment legislation and our collective agreement. The position also supports benefits administration and month-end financial reporting in collaboration with the Finance team.

Reports to: Director of People and Culture
Works closely with: Plant Leaders, Supervisors, People & Culture, and Finance teams
Location: Abbotsford, BC (On-site)

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees Ensure all payments comply with the collective agreement Review and validate timecards and payroll changes Manage terminations, ROEs, and statutory holiday pay Track vacation and sick time; follow up on missing hours Respond to payroll-related government inquiries

Year-End and Reporting

Process year-end activities including T4s, WCB and EHT filings Create internal reports for management and finance Prepare quarterly and annual payroll remittances

Benefits and Pension

Enroll new hires in health and pension plans Reconcile benefit invoices and update changes Coordinate with the People team on benefit documentation

Compliance and Documentation

Maintain payroll compliance with federal and provincial regulations Track AWOL, sick, and unauthorized time Maintain audit-ready foreign worker documentation

Technology and Process Improvement

Manage payroll using Payworks Ensure pay codes are consistent across companies Collaborate on paperless workflows with the People team
Qualifications and Skills

Required Skills and Attributes

High attention to detail and accuracy Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Experience with payroll software (Payworks preferred) Confidential, professional, and customer service oriented

Education and Experience

High School Diploma required PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) certification required Minimum 4 years of payroll experience Basic accounting knowledge (Accounting 1 and 2 an asset) Solid understanding of Canadian payroll legislation
What We Offer

A collaborative, people-focused work environment Opportunities for growth and learning Competitive compensation and benefits The chance to make a meaningful impact
How to Apply

Please apply with your resume and cover letter through Indeed. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Work Location: In person