HR / Payroll Specialist

Position Summary

We are seeking a Human Resources & Payroll Coordinator to join our growing team. This individual will support day-to-day HR and payroll activities across both corporate operations in BC and site operations in the Yukon. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple areas of HR administration and payroll processing in a dynamic environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Support recruitment activities including posting opportunities, coordinating interviews, screening applicants, and assisting with hiring administration
• Prepare and maintain employee documentation such as employment contracts, onboarding packages, leave documentation, and termination paperwork
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and employee status changes across multiple entities
• Assist with administration of employee benefit programs including extended health coverage and Health Spending Accounts
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and job descriptions
• Ensure employee files and HR records are accurate, organized, and compliant with applicable BC and Yukon employment legislation
• Identify and recommend improvements to HR workflows, systems, and administrative processes

Payroll

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees, including rotational schedules, overtime, and shift premiums
• Maintain employee payroll information within systems such as ADP or similar payroll platforms
• Ensure payroll activities comply with CRA regulations, including source deductions, remittances, and year-end reporting requirements such as T4 preparation
• Prepare and coordinate payroll-related filings including Employer Health Tax and Workers’ Compensation reporting for BC and Yukon jurisdictions
• Reconcile payroll records and assist with internal or external audit requests as needed

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 4 years of Canadian payroll and human resources experience, including experience processing payroll in Yukon
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation required; CPHR BC & Yukon designation considered an asset
• Solid understanding of payroll and employment legislation in both BC and Yukon
• Experience working with ADP or comparable payroll software
• Prior exposure to mining, industrial, or resource-sector environments is considered an asset
• Familiarity with Yukon averaging agreements is beneficial
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive employee information appropriately

Compensation & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to the restart of a copper-gold-silver mining operation in the Yukon Territory
• Competitive compensation package in the range of $85,000–$95,000, based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive extended health and dental coverage, including vision care, life insurance, AD&D, critical illness coverage, and Health Spending Account
• Ongoing opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Team-oriented and safety-focused workplace culture