Compensation and Benefits Specialist

• Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #12500
• Salary: CA$75,000 Per Hour

Matchbox Consulting Group is seeking an Compensation and Benefits Specialist for our client, a well know company based in North Vancouver. A leader in their industry, they are looking to bring in an experienced individual to play a key role within their human resources team. 

Responsibilities:
Compensation

• Responsible for the full-cycle processing of bi-monthly payroll for 90+ employees.  ? Manage payroll processes, reconciliations, and communication with payroll provider (UKG).  
• Process Records of Employment (ROEs) and required payroll remittances accurately and on a timely basis.  
• Performs annual payroll balancing at year-end for T4 preparation.  
• Ensure tax, CPP and EI deductions are accurate based on insurable earnings and relaying required data to complete the payroll remittance process.
• Prepare T4 and other taxation forms as required.  
• Advise and assist employees with completing government documents and processes TD1s as required.
• Communicate changes in payroll policies to team members.  
• Track and reconcile time-off (vacation, leaves, etc.) requests and records.  
• Design and implement functionality for HRIS to ensure alignment and accuracy to organizational practices.  
• Handle and track compensation program, such as fitness benefits  
• Generate and provide employees with annual total rewards statements and reports.  
• Analyze payroll data and provide reports as requested by management to manage compensation, prepare budgets etc.  

Benefits

• Process benefits enrollment and oversee all benefit plans administration.  
• Communicate with employees and benefits provider to gather necessary information for claims processing.  
• Handle pension related inquiries from employees and retirees.  
• Provide timely communication to pension provider.  
• Provide guidance and support to employees in understanding benefits, including disability leave processes.  

Administration

• Onboard new employees to HRIS, payroll and benefits systems.  
• Ensure compliance with appropriate policy, employment contracts and applicable laws.
• Provide support to HR-related and Finance-related projects that require reports and data analysis.  
• Participate in third-party data collection analysis projects, such as pay equity, environmental scans and audits.  
• Assist with HR projects and improvement initiatives.  

Qualifications:

• 3 years+ of payroll, compensation and benefits administration experience.  
• 3 years+ of HR administration experience, great understanding and knowledge of HR best practices, particularly in compensation and benefits.  
• Familiarity with HRIS systems, particularly UKG.
• Experience working with confidential information.  
• Experience working with federally regulated employer and sound knowledge of the Canada Labour Code.  
• Experience in Finance/Accounting.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com