Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a skilled Payroll Administrator to join our team on a contract basis in Vancouver, British Columbia. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate and efficient payroll processing while supporting benefits administration and reconciliations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail and technical skills to contribute to a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities :

• Manage day-to-day payroll activities, including processing employee changes, benefits updates, and payroll inputs.
• Perform benefits and pension reconciliations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and ensure all post-payroll tasks are completed efficiently.
• Utilize Excel for reconciliation tasks, including creating pivot tables, performing lookups, and analyzing discrepancies.
• Execute payroll processes independently with minimal supervision, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with the team during initial onboarding to set up IT systems and gain access to payroll platforms.
• Maintain regular communication with management to provide updates and address any issues.
• Support semi-monthly payroll operations, including handling salaries, commissions, bonuses, and preparing T4s.
• Assist with benefit enrollment, changes, and reconciliation processes.
• Operate within a hybrid work model, with initial onsite training followed by remote work.
• Proficiency in payroll software such as ADP Workforce Now or Ceridian.
• Strong technical expertise in Excel, including pivot tables, V-lookups, and X-lookups.
• Minimum of three years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• PCP certification or equivalent payroll qualifications.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage complex payroll processes.
• Capability to work independently and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to interact with various personalities.
• Understanding of payment processing and benefits functions.

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