Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist/Lead Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Pay Range: $60,000 - $90,000 Job Summary: Our Valued Client, a Mechanical Contractor who services the Energy and Natural Resources industries, is on the search for a qualified Payroll Coordinator to join the team and support the Payroll Manager with all payroll tasks and support the implementation of a new payroll system company wide. As a Payroll Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in managing full-cycle payrolls for multiple unions and provinces , ensuring accuracy and compliance. If you're a detail-oriented professional with PCP certification and experience in high-volume payroll administration, apply now to be part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and employee development. Must Haves: Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certificate required. 3-5 years of experience with full-cycle payroll in a high-volume payroll administrator role. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills; ability to pull reports and analyze data. Experience working with confidential information. Willingness to work overtime during peak seasons as needed. Nice to Haves: Experience implementing/changing payroll systems Proficiency in using and administrating the ADP WFN payroll system Experience leading a team of Payroll Administrators. Responsibilities: Manage full-cycle payrolls for multiple unions and provinces, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Validate time reports, audit pay rate exceptions, and accurately allocate job costing. Execute payroll processing, General Ledger (GL) posting, benefits administration, and comprehensive payroll reporting. Collaborate with managers, project groups, site admins, unions, and third-party providers. Prepare and reconcile monthly union dues, fringe benefits remittances, and payroll taxes. Balance various payroll GLs, prepare necessary journal entries, and oversee year-end processes. Contribute to system implementation projects, including data conversion, system mapping, and compliance with collective agreements and legislation. Organize and prioritize tasks in a high-volume environment with minimum supervision. Work professionally and proactively with business segment leaders regarding their particular business needs while enforcing Payroll department standards. Foster a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within the payroll team.