Payroll Manager
Edmonton, CA
The Company
B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, the Goose Project under construction in northern Canada, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland.
Position
Payroll Manager, Edmonton
Location and Reporting Structure
Reporting to the Manager, Finance, this position will be based in Edmonton
Responsibilities
• Oversee time administration and payroll, including quality assurance, for all employees - hourly, salaried and daily paid groups;
• Ensure all payroll operations are compliant with internal controls under Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations and relevant labor laws.
• Maintain and regularly test payroll-related controls, documentation, and audit trails.
• Work closely with People, Finance, and Compliance teams to align payroll processes with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with payroll service providers and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues promptly.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency.
• Prepare and support internal and external audits, including providing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Train and guide team members and stakeholders on payroll policies, procedures, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Apply a focused skill set in financial controls, ensuring compliance through regular audits, internal controls, and governance of compensation and payroll practices.
• Lead the end-to-end payroll cycle, ensuring compliance with applicable tax regulations and aligning payroll architecture with business and operational needs.
Desired Competencies and Requirements
• Seven (7) years of Payroll with at least five (5) years in a professional work capacity leading Payroll and financial controls in a similar environment pertaining to organizational size and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field;
• Licensing through the National Payroll Institute as a Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) with preference for a Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP); and
• Proficiency in HRIS systems related to payroll and financial components and a robust understanding of the Sox Control environment.
Compensation and Benefits
B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.
Application and Contact Information
Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.
We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.
Closing Date
This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST October 24th, 2025, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.