Description

Prince George, BC
Full-Time | Monday–Friday

About Conifex

Conifex is a Canadian-based forest products company operating manufacturing facilities in British Columbia. We are committed to responsibly maximizing fibre value while fostering a culture grounded in safety, accountability, and respect for people.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Corporate Services Specialist – Payroll & Benefits to join our Prince George office. Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, this role plays a critical support function within Payroll, Human Resources, and Corporate Services.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys hands-on ownership of payroll, benefits administration, and corporate reporting, and who thrives in a collaborative, service-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Administer salaried payroll, quarterly director fees, and related personnel transactions in compliance with corporate policy and statutory requirements
• Set up, manage, and administer employee benefits, including taxable benefits
• Process deductions, bereavement leave, banked time, holiday pay, and Record of Employment (ROE)
• Coordinate and administer short-term disability, long-term disability, WCB, and related claims
• Act as primary point of contact with benefit carriers, pension providers, CRA, and WCB
• Complete year-end reporting including T4s and pension documentation

Compensation, Reporting & Finance Support

• Prepare salary compensation and benefits data, analysis, and reporting
• Complete salary journal entries and assist with monthly payroll integration into the accounting system
• Perform account reconciliations, remittances, and statutory reporting
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual HR and payroll metrics to HR leadership, Finance, and Operations
• Support management compensation reporting to the CFO

HR & Corporate Services Support

• Maintain accurate employee records (HR, medical, performance, etc.)
• Prepare offer letters, severance documentation, and other employee-related correspondence
• Coordinate new salaried employee onboarding and employment terminations
• Maintain organizational charts and internal employee directories
• Support month-end HR and Safety reporting requirements
• Serve as liaison with multiple Conifex locations regarding salaried employee transactions

Additional Administrative Responsibilities

• Fleet administration including licensing, registrations, leasing coordination, fuel cards, and coding
• Petty cash administration and banking deposits
• Support share transaction record-keeping
• Assist with quarterly safety reporting and internal audits as required

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certifications

• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation required
• CPA designation considered an asset

Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in payroll, compensation, benefits, and HR administration
• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience
• Minimum 3 years of recent office-based experience

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles
• Customer-focused, professional, and collaborative communication style
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment