Payroll Administrator

Job summary

The Payroll Administrator will process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees while maintaining accurate records and addressing discrepancies. They will also assist with journal entries, tax filings, and the administration of employee benefits.

Job details

ROLE: Payroll Administrator (13-month contract) REPORTS TO: Payroll Manager LOCATION: Burnaby, BC We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our Payroll Team! In this role, you will be responsible for the administration of payroll and benefits while supporting the payroll team as needed. Opportunities As a Payroll Admin, you will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while managing key systems. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll be able to showcase your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. This role also offers opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to process improvements. Here is who you are… Drive & motivation * You want to expand your knowledge in payroll. * You enjoy tasks that require organization, accuracy, and attention to detail * You are passionate about process improvement. Character & ABILITIES * You are exceptionally organized and detail oriented. * You demonstrate professionalism, excellent customer service, and confidentiality. * You are a quick learner with a process-driven mindset. * You can manage deadlines and tasks under pressure. Knowledge & skills * You have a strong background in payroll processes. * You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. * You have strong computer skills, including MS Office and Excel. Experience * You have at least 2-3 years of experience in Canadian payroll and accounting. * You have worked with complex payroll systems in large organizations. * Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification or working towards Nice-to-Have * Experience with third-party payroll software such as Avanti and ADP. * French language skills. things you will do… * Process bi-weekly payroll for head office and provide backup support to the team. * Maintain accurate payroll records and address discrepancies. * Assist in payroll-related journal entries, source deductions, and tax filings. * Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and terminations. * Assist with various month-end and year-end reporting tasks. * Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies. * Other duties as assigned. OTHER … * You may be required to work extra hours throughout the contract period. Detailed Description of Duties: Payroll Description * Support the preparation and processing of bi-weekly payroll for both hourly and salaried employees. * Manage payroll data for new hires, terminations, ROEs, rate adjustments, and deductions. * Reconcile and maintain payroll filings, including benefits, WCB, and tax submissions. * Assist with payroll journal entries, source deductions, and month-end/year-end reporting. * Help administer employee benefits, including enrollments, updates, and terminations. * Perform other related duties as required.

What you’ll do

The Payroll Administrator will process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees while maintaining accurate records and addressing discrepancies. They will also assist with journal entries, tax filings, and the administration of employee benefits.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2-3 years of experience in Canadian payroll and accounting, along with strong computer skills in MS Office and Excel. A Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is preferred, and experience with payroll software like Avanti or ADP is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Benefits administration

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Payroll administration
• Payroll processing
• Accounting
• MS Office
• Excel
• Benefits administration
• Compliance
• Journal entries
• Tax filings
• Data entry
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organization
• Customer service
• Confidentiality
• Process improvement
• Payroll Regulations
• Canadian Payroll
• Payroll Processing
• Professionalism
• Payroll Systems
• Payroll Policies and Processes
• Quick Learning
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• French Language
• Process Driven Development
• Tax Preparation
• Process Improvement
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Human Resources
• Payroll Administrator
• Payroll Clerks
• Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

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