Senior Payroll Clerk

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

. Review and process payroll and payroll-related forms for completeness and accuracy .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeNorth Vancouver • CanadaSenior💰 CA$5,518 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including the preparation and verification of payroll data, compliance with regulations, and effective communication with employees and stakeholders. Proficient in using payroll systems and software to ensure accuracy and confidentiality in handling payroll information.

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Canadian Payroll Association Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification3 Years Payroll ExperienceOracle Payroll ExperienceKnowledge of Payroll Preparation and Processing MethodsIntermediate Computer Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingTimecard Data EntryStatutory Remittances CalculationGarnishments ProcessingPayroll System ManagementJournal Entries PreparationT4/T4A ReconciliationMathematical CalculationsPayroll ReportingConfidential Records Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective CommunicationMultitaskingDecision MakingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Oracle PayrollJD Edwards SystemWindows Environment SoftwareSpreadsheet SoftwareDatabase Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Canadian Payroll Association Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification

Industry Keywords

Payroll ProceduresCollective AgreementsEmployee BenefitsUnion PoliciesGovernment Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and process payroll and payroll-related forms for completeness and accuracy
Enter and verify timecard data in the payroll system
Process layoffs and payroll procedures for terminated employees
Contact operations supervisors regarding missing or discrepant timecards
Review and process special payments, including terminations, wage increments, and retroactive pay
Compile and process garnishments, vacation time, union dues, benefits, insurance, and other deductions
Ensure deductions are made according to schedules and collective agreements
Create and run internal management reports from the payroll system
Calculate, prepare, and report statutory remittances and voluntary payroll deductions, balancing them to the General Ledger
Seal and distribute paystubs
Prepare payroll distribution, expense, benefit, and other journal entries and reconcile payroll general ledger accounts
Assist with reconciliation, creation, and distribution of T4s/T4As
Maintain confidential employee files according to records retention policy
Respond to payroll inquiries from employees, unions, benefit carriers, and government agencies
Prepare timecards for upcoming pay periods
Provide vacation relief and peak-period support for other payroll clerks
Perform administrative duties such as mail, switchboard, and filing
Train payroll backups and other Payroll Clerks and review training work
Provide backup relief for other payrolls
Participate in meetings and provide input
Assist with implementation of new systems
Prepare ad hoc reports and perform other payroll and accounting duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of Grade 12 education
Canadian Payroll Association Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 3 years of payroll experience using a computerized payroll program
Oracle payroll experience in a large multi-union environment preferred
Experience with JD Edwards’s system is an asset
Knowledge of payroll preparation and processing methods, practices, and procedures
Intermediate computer skills with word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software in a Windows environment
Understanding of operational inter-dependence between Human Resources and Payroll is an asset
Ability to communicate courteously and effectively in writing, in person, and by telephone
Sustained attention to detail and high accuracy
Ability to handle confidential payroll information and records
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines while dealing with frequent interruptions
Ability to make decisions and work with limited supervision
Ability to exercise initiative and contribute ideas to improve departmental operations and employee service
Ability to work effectively as part of a team with good interpersonal skills
Ability to interpret and apply union, government, agency, and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines
Ability to perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately
Required to obtain and maintain security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, permanent position with job stability
Extended health care, including paramedical services, massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more
Dental care
Vision care
Life insurance
Medical leave coverage
Parental leave coverage
$500 personal spending account
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Included parking
Complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday for transit users
Unionized position with pay progression after the probationary period and over 12 months