PAYROLL & HR SPECIALIST
Company: Canfisco Group (www.canfisco.com)
Location: On-site in Vancouver and Delta, with time split between both locations
Job Type: Full-time, Salaried
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Annual Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 per year, commensurate with experience
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Canfisco Group is a long-standing leader in commercial fishing with more than 120 years of history. We harvest, process, and market sustainable seafood for customers in over 40 countries. With operations in British Columbia, Washington State, and Alaska, we employ more than 3,900 employees and fish harvesters during peak season.
We are seeking a Payroll & HR Specialist to support our corporate operations in Vancouver, BC, and site operations in Delta, BC. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team and contribute to a dynamic industry where no two days are the same! The role also offers broad exposure across payroll, benefits, and human resources, providing a diverse learning experience and the opportunity to build well-rounded experience in a complex, fast-paced business environment.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
In this role, you will work closely with the Manager of Payroll and Benefits and the VP, HR and Business Transformation to support payroll and HR operations. This hands-on position works directly with managers, employees, and external service providers to ensure compliant, effective payroll and HR processes across a diverse workforce, including union and non-union employees, temporary foreign workers, seasonal staff, staffing agency employees, and office staff. Training and mentoring will be provided to help you transition successfully into the role.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
The following skills and attributes will help you succeed in this role and confidently manage its day-to-day responsibilities.
· Practical, hands-on, and focused on finding solutions.
· Adaptable and responsive in a fast-paced work environment.
· Reliable, accountable, and committed to seeing tasks through to completion.
· Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
· Clear and concise communications with team members and frontline employees.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Process full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees as part of a team.
· Process overtime, shift schedules, and payroll adjustments accurately.
· Ensure compliance with CRA requirements, including source deductions and T4 reporting.
· Reconcile payroll accounts, assist with audits, and reporting requirements.
· Administer employee benefits programs (enrolments, changes, terminations, premium reconciliation)
· Respond to employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
· Support onboarding and offboarding employees to ensure a positive experience.
· Prepare routine HR letters and basic employment documents.
· Respond to information requests from internal and external stakeholders.
· Identify opportunities to improve HR and payroll systems and processes.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
· 5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience required.
· ADP Workforce Now experience is an asset.
· Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is required.
· Post-secondary education in human resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
· Strong knowledge of BC employment standards and payroll legislation is required.
· Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy is required.
· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
· Access to a vehicle is required.
BENEFITS:
· Three weeks of paid vacation
· Annual bonus
· Extended health and vision coverage
· Dental coverage
· Short-term disability coverage
· Long-term disability coverage
· Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
· Life insurance coverage
· Out-of-country travel insurance
· Group RRSP after 12 months of employment
· Mental health support through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· Free parking
· Discounted pricing on company products
WHAT WE OFFER:
Career Progression – opportunities for growth and advancement, with a commitment to promote from within.
Compensation – competitive pay, with performance-based bonuses.
Learning and Development – an organization that values and supports ongoing learning.
Mentorship – work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to best practices and industry trends.
Work Environment – dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive, where no two days are ever the same!
Diverse Team – a multi-ethnic, multi-generational team at all company levels.
If you are looking for a hands-on role where you can learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
TO APPLY:
Follow the link below to start the application process:
https://app.ribbon.ai/interview/812ea875?assignedRecruiterId=0e23bddc-6408-4f75-8f67-a0053bc5a29a
You will need to upload your resume and complete a brief online interview.
If this is your first time using an AI recruiter, don’t worry, the process is simple and guided. Please have your camera on and set aside 10 minutes to answer a few questions about your experience. You can complete this step at a time that works best for you.
We look forward to learning more about you!
Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
