Hemlock Printers Ltd. is an internationally recognized leader in print communications with manufacturing facilities and offices in Burnaby, BC and Los Angeles, CA, plus sales associates in Seattle, WA and San Francisco, CA. For more information, please visit hemlock.com .

We have an immediate opening for a Payroll & Benefits Administrator. This position is responsible for administering the payroll and benefit plans for all employees in the Hemlock Group of companies. You will work closely with both the Finance and Human Resources Teams.

The Payroll & Benefits Administrator must have financial and payroll knowledge or experience. You will also have computation skills and high attention to detail.

The position is a permanent Full Time, working Monday to Friday, (8:00 am to 4:00 pm) with ½ hr unpaid lunch.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer all aspects of payroll and reporting (Canadian and US)
• Prepare, verify and process all employee payroll related payments, including regular pay, benefit payments, and special payments such as bonuses and vacation pay
• Prepare payroll-related filings and supporting documentation, such as year-end tax statements, Records of Employment and other statements
• Compile, review, and monitor statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts
• Provide payroll reports, overtime reports, time off reports and staff counts
• Maintain time off records
• Submit payroll taxes
• Administer aspects of benefit programs (Canadian and US)
• Maintain and reconcile benefit plans including EH&D, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, WorkSafe, BC EHT; update and submit premiums
• Provide communication regarding benefit changes and updates
• Manages RRSP/401k account and submits funds
• Administer other programs ie. Compass Card (TOPS program) reimbursements
• Review and update employee records, including information such as changes in wages, employee transfer requests, benefit enrollment and contact information.
• Support HR department with file management related to performance reviews, disciplinary action, terminations, and hiring new staff
• Attend payroll and benefit seminars and keep up to date on laws and regulations

Additional Duties: The above responsibilities do not imply that these are the only duties to be completed. Any other job-related duties and instructions requested by your manager are expected to be performed.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in accounting or one year of full cycle payroll experience is preferred. Experience with Dayforce is an asset.
• Canadian Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification and/or American Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is an asset
• Ability to understand, apply and explain government regulations and company policies as they affect employment standards and benefits
• Intermediate Excel skills, including experience with Pivot tables
• Collaborative, results-oriented with excellent numerical ability and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills with the ability to perform work under tight deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and move efficiently between different responsibilities
• High standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct

BENEFITS

• Extended Health and Dental (incl. of Vision & Prescriptions), Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability Insurance package
• Vacation and Care/Sick pay
• Group RRSP
• Profit Sharing
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Transit/Compass Card program
• Free Electric charging stations & onsite parking

Hemlock Printers is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to ensure our internal policies and practices recognize the value of diversity, inspire employee participation, and are free of barriers to advancement. Our goal is to provide equal possibilities for everyone and for every employee to feel safe, valued, empowered, and respected for their contributions to our shared purpose. All those who would contribute to the further diversification of our community are encouraged to apply.

Open Until Filled.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.