About Us:  

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment service repair company that works with resource-based customers in the construction, forestry, mining, and oil and gas sectors in Western Canada. Big Country Equipment was formed in 2017. We have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to over 100 employees and a fleet of over 30 fully tooled service trucks, taking care of customers throughout Western Canada 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are continuously growing and looking for exceptional people to join our team! 

Summary:  

The Payroll & Benefits Administrator is responsible for overseeing payroll processing, administering employee benefits, and performing reconciliations, while ensuring compliance with company policies, employment standards, and applicable government and payroll regulations. This full-time role follows a Monday to Friday schedule, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with the ability to identify business needs and adapt to a constantly evolving environment.

Responsibilities 

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies, employment standards, employment law, and payroll regulations. 
• Running off-cycle payroll for terminations and corrections when required.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, benefits, and tax information.
• Process Record of Employments as required, and first point of contact for CRA.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, and terminations.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and related issues, timely and professionally.
• Process and reconcile payroll deductions, garnishments, and tax filings.
• Assist with year-end reporting, including T4sand other tax documents.
• Work closely with the Finance team to ensure payroll and benefits align with company policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll and benefits information.
• Perform finance and accounting tasks as needed, along with other assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications:    

• 5+ years experience in processing complex payroll  
• Strong knowledge of payroll software and benefits management systems.
• Strong understanding of Canadian and provincial payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical skills for account reconciliation.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and maintain data integrity.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally & in writing.
• Strong problem-solving ability and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficient in in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Payroll Certification is a definite asset.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field is an asset. 

We sincerely appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.      

Equal Opportunity Statement:  

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other protected status under the law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and kindly request that individuals from Indigenous communities clearly identify their status during the application process.