Overview:
For over 37 years, LAING has delivered top-tier building envelope services, including roofing, sheet metal, waterproofing, and wall system installations for commercial, industrial, and large-scale residential projects across Western Canada. We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist in the Okanagan to manage full-cycle payroll and support our finance department at the Kelowna office and service branch.
Are you a payroll expert who enjoys working with a professional team to create a seamless employee experience? Do you thrive on detailed work, staying current on payroll regulations, and improving processes? If this sounds like you, please review the details below and apply.
Responsibilities:
- Employee Records: Maintain payroll-related records for approx. 100+ team members.
- Payroll Processing: Conduct weekly review and processing of electronic timesheets, allocating hours to project costing.
- Full-Cycle Payroll: Prepare and process payroll using internal software, including employee deductions, reconciliations, and year-end tasks (ROEs, T4s, vacation accruals).
- Compliance & Remittances: Prepare and submit CRA remittances, WorkSafe BC, EHT, and other payroll-related filings.
- Communication: Oversee payroll-related correspondence internally and externally, ensuring timely updates and clarity for employees.
- Employee Programs: Manage and reconcile RRSPs, school incentives, benefits, and all expense agreements and deductions.
- Financial Support: Assist with finance tasks, including payroll account reconciliation and financial processing as required.
Skills & Requirements:
- Detail-Oriented: Excellent organizational skills and ability to optimize processes.
- Communication Skills: Strong listening, interpersonal, and decision-making abilities, with the judgment to inform the leadership team as needed.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Sage Accounting (100 Contractor), and experience with cloud-based tools like HH2 time tracking is a plus.
- Experience & Education: 3-5 years in full-cycle payroll; payroll certification or equivalent education preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with BC employment and payroll standards; construction industry experience is an asset.
- Professionalism: High energy, discretion, and a positive attitude in a deadline-driven environment.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $60,000 - $78,000 annually (pro-rated based on 4 days/week), based on experience.
- Benefits: Extended medical, RRSP matching, annual bonus, and more.
- Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional dues coverage when relevant to the position.
- Work Environment: Flexible work arrangements, team-building events, and a collaborative, supportive team culture.
If this position interests you, please apply directly with your cover letter and resume.
We look forward to hearing from you and we thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kelowna, BC V1V 3C2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Payroll: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Payroll Certification or related education and experience? (preferred)
Work Location: In person
