Job Description

We have partnered with an established company in East Vancouver to recruit a Payroll Specialist for a two-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional to join a dynamic team and make an immediate impact.The role involves full-cycle payroll processing, auditing payroll data, reconciling benefits, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and collective agreements. Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this position offers the chance to showcase payroll expertise while providing essential support to employees and stakeholders.Salary:

• $25-32/hour

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Process payroll by calculating, verifying, and entering all necessary adjustments.
• Enroll new employees in payroll and benefits systems, ensuring accurate banking and tax information.
• Generate and distribute payroll deposits and cheques, recording all transactions accordingly.
• Prepare T4s, T4As, honorariums, and non-union payments.
• Monitor leave balances, ensuring employees do not exceed vacation or absence entitlements.
• Handle payroll adjustments, retroactive pay calculations, and overpayment processes.
• Conduct year-end payroll reconciliation to ensure accuracy in earnings, deductions, and benefit accounts.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, collective agreements, and taxation rules.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, process pension buy-backs, and track benefit premium payments for employees on leave.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 with 2-3 years of post-secondary education, including coursework in accounting and payroll administration.
• Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) certification or equivalent payroll training is preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in payroll processing, ideally in a large multi-union environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax deductions, and benefits policies.
• Proficiency in payroll software, Microsoft Office, and financial reconciliation.
• Ability to process payroll accurately and efficiently while managing multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for handling employee inquiries and coordinating with external agencies.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records and financial documentation.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

David Aplin Group