Payroll & Benefits Specialist

**Job Title**

Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Surrey, British Columbia, 8183, 130th Street

**Reports To**

Payroll Manager

**Job Overview**

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist administers the activities relating to the corporate payroll, benefits and HRIS processing including implementing and monitoring of payroll processes including audit and control procedures to ensure that all wages and taxes are correct.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Administer full cycle bi-weekly US and/or CDN payroll
- Responsible for all aspects of payroll processing up to T4 completion and filing for CDN employees
- Administer and communicate benefit programs to employees
- Employee benefits enrolment and ongoing administration
- Respond to questions from employees regarding pay, benefits plans and retirement plans
- Prepare month-end payroll reporting requirements
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
- Collaborate with different departments to gather data and conduct research necessary to manage all benefits programs both in Canada and USA
- Review and maintain communication materials, to keep employees and management updated on plan changes and amendments
- Work closely with external consultants, brokers and providers to ensure compliance and mitigate risk
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities whenever possible

**Qualifications**
- CPA Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification and/or US Payroll Certification
- US payroll experience required
- 5 years of hands-on Canadian & US payroll
- Good knowledge of Canadian taxation & employment standards legislation
- Knowledge of/experience with United States benefits legislation (Affordable Care Act) would be considered a definite asset
- Knowledge and experience with Dayforce an asset
- Good knowledge of USA employment laws **Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, spreadsheet creation and updates**:

- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Excellent judgment and organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to self-manage daily duties and time in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Ability to organize and follow-up multiple tasks/details with accuracy and timeliness

**The offer**
- Competitive salary - we take great pride in offering our workforce the best benefits and compensation packages in our industry, and we think you will too.
- Healthcare and Dental for single, couple or family coverage
- Insurance benefits and employee assistance program
- Group RRSP - save for retirement - you are eligible after 1 year of continuous employment and Convoy matches your contribution based on years of service
- Time Off - Everyone needs time away from work to recharge and be with family and friends - receive a generous amount of paid holidays
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Paid training/tuition reimbursement - Ready to further your education?
- Open door policy in a supportive and encouraging work environment
- Overtime available in peak periods

**Additional information**

**Company Overview**

Convoy Supply is a leading North American distributor of premium building products with 44 locations across North America, from the Canadian Rockies and Pacific Northwest forests, across the Prairies to the Great Lakes and places in between.

Our company was founded in 1972 and Team Convoy prides itself on being the most responsive, problem solving and fun place for our customers to conduct business. We want them to know that they can LEAN ON US

It’s What We Do

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Do you have US payroll experience?
- What is your COVID 19 vaccination status?