Payroll Specialist

Pan American Silver was created with the intention to provide investors with the best vehicle to gain exposure to higher silver prices. Our vision is to be the world’s pre‑eminent silver producer, with a reputation for excellence in discovery, engineering, and sustainable development. Pan American Silver has several underground and open pit operations in Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Pan American Silver is committed to advancing diversity and developing inclusive leadership teams that are representative of the communities we serve. The Company provides equal opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

Purpose and Overview:

The Payroll Specialist will prioritize payroll responsibilities, including processing semi-monthly payroll, processing remittances and reporting, and preparing tax forms, wire transfers and journal entries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing the semi-monthly payroll for processing for Canadian & the US corporate employees.
• Processing payroll changes, including salary increases, changes to taxable benefits, etc. in ADP WorkforceNow.
• Preparing monthly wire transfers for Global employees.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records, including back-up documentation and approvals.
• Maintaining and reconciling vacation accruals and balances in ADP WorkforceNow
• Processing WorkSafe BC, WSIB, and Ontario and BC EHT remittances and reporting.
• Preparing annual T4s, T4As, W2s, records of employment, and various payroll reports as requested.
• Assisting with transfer pricing calculations.
• Preparing the Monthly Journal entries.
• Reconciling taxable benefits monthly and coding benefits invoices.
• Assist with payroll audits as needed.
• Other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Required Professional Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of payroll work experience.
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation or working towards it.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP and data analysis.
• Experience with ADP workforce now

Required Competencies:

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize competing demands.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, HR and other stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to maintain high level of Confidentiality and discretion.

Assets:

• PCP designation.
• Accounting Degree
• Experience with ADP WorkforceNow.
• Experience with ERP systems

Defining Success within the First Year:

• Prepare payroll accurately and on time.
• Prepare accurate Monthly Journal Entries and reports

Compensation package:

• Bonus program
• Comprehensive group benefits, including health, dental & vision coverage
• Group RRSP
• Fitness/Gym allowance
• Professional development, training and certification

We thank all applicants for showing an interest. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Pan American Silver is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting the Human Resources department. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.