Payroll Analyst

Delta

$80,000-$90,000

About Us

STRIVE is a Vancouver based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting, Finance, Construction, Operations, and Corporate Administration. We are passionate about recruitment at STRIVE and commit to offering an upfront, genuine and consultative approach to everything we do. Visitstriverecruitment.cafor more of our current searches.

The Role

Our client is a growing and reputable food establishment based inDelta, BCand on their behalf, we are looking for aPayroll Analystto join the Payroll team!This is a full-time, permanent, and fully on-site Monday to Friday from either 8/9AM to 4/5PM.

The Payroll Analyst will directly report to the Payroll Manager and is responsible for administering payroll for both Canada and the US.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for up to 450 employees across six pay groups on a Bi-Weekly and Semi-Monthly schedule, spanning both U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.
• Ensure adherence to special program requirements by accurately processing wages, benefits, housing deductions, and advances, all within the Bi-Weekly payroll cycle.
• Oversee the employee database by managing updates for new hires, terminations, and employee information changes (e.g., addresses, bank accounts), as well as adjustments to rates, taxable benefits, and deductions.
• Generate monthly payroll reports such as vacation liabilities and gross earnings, along with any ad hoc reports as requested by management.
• Prepare and reconcile various remittances, including the Receiver General, WCB, EHT, RRSP, 401K, and other statutory deductions, while also preparing ROEs for departing employees.
• Post journal entries and ensure all payroll-related entries are reconciled accurately and submitted within the required deadlines.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders including HR, Scheduling, and Finance teams, addressing any payroll-related inquiries or issues that arise in both Canada and U.S.
• Monitor regulatory and compliance changes for both Canada and the U.S., ensuring timely updates and adjustments to payroll processes as needed.
• Update and maintain the payroll manual to ensure it reflects current procedures and workflows, incorporating any improvements or changes.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements, focusing on enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and overall payroll functionality.
• Lead or support new initiatives and projects and train new payroll/support staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 5+ years in a Payroll position with processing for at least 200+ employees
• Well-versed with Canadian and U.S payroll legislation or open to learning on U.S payroll.
• Post Secondary Degree or Diploma. PCP designation is an asset.
• Exposure and strong experience with Payroll systems.
• Self-motivator and work independently or as part of a team or
• Strong analytical skills; and extreme attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills

Compensation

• $80,000-$90,000 per year
• Benefits
• Health spending account
• After 1 year, RSP matching accrues over years of service
• 2 weeks of paid vacation which accrues over years of service
• High growth and expansion for the company!

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