Job Description
About the Job A fantastic mining company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is seeking a payroll Specialist, Domestic and Expatriate Payrolls. Reporting to the manager, this position will support the payroll team in managing corporate and expatriate payrolls. The main responsibilities include implementing and maintaining compliant payroll and tax frameworks, and coordinating accurate and timely payrolls and tax administration for Canada, the US, and international locations. This role involves supporting the manager in handing director fees and executive payroll, taxable benefits including equity and stock options, payroll accounting entries, third-party payments, accruals, and tax year-ends. The Payroll Specialist will also conduct research and advise HR and payroll teams on tax and associated implications with regards to global mobility and jurisdictional compliance, working collaboratively with the Human Resources team to support payroll-related matters. Location This position will be based at the corporate office in Vancouver, Canada, with a flexible work arrangement option available. 3 days on site. Duties and Responsibilities - Support domestic and international payroll, tax compliance, and associated reporting. - Assist in the review and processing of payroll, ensuring payrolls are calculated correctly, taxable benefits and incentives are recorded and verified, taxes are deducted and remitted appropriately, journal entries balance, and payments are processed on time. - Collaborate with corporate HR, Accounting, Tax, site-based teams, and external advisors to support global mobility functions and ensure jurisdictional compliance for payroll and benefits. - Research, coordinate, and implement payroll requirements for expatriate payrolls in new employment tax localities and handle process and system improvements as needed. - Oversee payroll systems and processes with the assistance of the Payroll and Benefits Supervision team. - Implement and manage payroll procedures and controls, assist with internal and external audits and SOX compliance, and propose corrective actions. - Participate in periodic remuneration surveys, assist in the preparation of payroll budgets and accruals, and oversee the implementation of approved budgets. - Assist in training payroll team members, focusing on knowledge transfer and professional development, particularly for changes to regulatory requirements and emerging best practices. - Ensure adherence to all company and payroll-related policies and procedures, and applicable tax laws. - Maintain current and historical payroll and tax records accurately and ensure the protection (privacy) of data. - Perform other duties as required to support company objectives. Required Qualifications/Skills - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or a relevant discipline, and/or hold a valid Chartered Professional Accountant designation. - Minimum of 5 years of practical Canadian and US payroll experience, preferably with a mid to large multi-jurisdiction company. - Comprehensive understanding of payroll, payroll tax, and the statutory environment in Canada and the US; previous oversight of international payroll and tax is advantageous. - Experience supporting payroll audits and compliance with a publicly listed company or through client experience in public practice. - Recent experience in payroll budget development, forecasting, and annual reporting, including T4s and W2s. - Expert-level Excel skills and advanced-level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. - Strong attention to detail, analytical and organized. - Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate professionally with both internal and external stakeholders. - Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality, with strong work ethics. Additional Desired Qualifications/Experience - Prior experience in the mining industry. - Knowledge of intercompany payroll transactions and transfer pricing. - Experience preparing compensation information for management information circulars. Compensation The company offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their dependents. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.