Payroll Process Specialist

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

Payroll Process Specialist responsible for designing HR processes at Seaspan. Involves mapping payroll processes and implementing a new payroll system.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeNorth Vancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$81,000 - CA$99,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process payroll and all payroll-related tasks including timecards, adjustments, ROEs, benefits and remittances
Support reconciliations by reviewing payroll balances and GL accounts, investigating discrepancies, and assisting with accurate and timely tax remittances
Supports business process decisions for the payroll project, including both business process design and technology design considerations which impact process
Contributes to decisions associated with process, workflow approvals, and dependencies associated with other functions
Responsible for designing an end-to-end HR process, taking into account relevant Seaspan system and policy requirements and limitations and applicable laws and regulations
Works closely with their system integrator counterpart on the design, development, and implementation of the solution and key deliverables
Verifies that the proposed design satisfies business requirements
Assists in the finalization of test scenarios and testing itself
Reviews data from E1 to HCM, and oversees updates made to content
Coordinates and integrates institutional knowledge, provides input to the system integrator team regarding technical architecture, configuration, RICF objects, security, system administration features, peripheral systems
Builds effective working relationships with internal and external clients, delivering high-quality professional advice with guidance from senior colleagues
Supports training efforts on business process and solution design to new stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

College diploma in accounting or human resources related program
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is an asset
Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive payroll experience
0-2 years experience in payroll system implementation
Strong understanding of accounting procedures, payroll concepts, practices and methods
In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws and compliance requirements
Strong analytical skills to understand large and complex account reconciliations
Ability to exercise initiative and contribute ideas to improving departmental operations and service to employees
Demonstrated ability to maintain sustained attention to detail with high level of accuracy
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Experience with JD Edwards Enterprise One or proven computer aptitude with major ERP system
Advance user knowledge of Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellness benefits package
Annual bonus
Pension plan matching
Optional hybrid work schedule
Access to Pemberton campus gym
Parking included
Complimentary shuttle bus service around North Vancouver

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingaccount reconciliationspayroll compliancetax remittancesbusiness process designworkflow approvalstest scenariospayroll regulationsaccounting proceduresdata analysis

Soft Skills

attention to detailanalytical skillsinitiativerelationship buildingcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationtrainingadaptabilityservice orientation

Certifications

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)college diploma in accountingcollege diploma in human resources