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Senior Payroll Administrator
Goldbeck Recruiting —Vancouver, BC
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
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Senior Specialist, Payroll and Benefits
Pacific Blue Cross —Burnaby, BC
- $85,000–$95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Senior Payroll Administrator - U.S.
Quantum Lifecycle Partners LP —Surrey, BC
- $65,000–$75,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Office
- Business
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Senior Payroll Administrator
Westland Insurance Ltd. —Surrey, BC
- $61,600–$77,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Time management
- Dental care
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Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator (Trucking Industry – In Office Only)
RRA Trucking Ltd. —Surrey, BC
- $45,000–$65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
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Accounting and Operations Senior Administrator
Goldbeck Recruiting —Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Accounting
- Organizational skills
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Distribution Fund Administrator
STRIVE Recruitment —Vancouver, BC
- $35.91–$38.55 an hour
- Full-time
- Finance
- Databases
- Analysis skills
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HR Administrative Assistant
Health Sciences Association of BC —New Westminster, BC
- $83,000–$93,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Word processing
- Dental care
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Payroll and Human Resources Administrator
AMIX Group —New Westminster, BC
- From $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- High school diploma or GED
- Human resources
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Financial Administrator
University of British Columbia —Okanagan, BC
- $5,202–$5,963 a month
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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People and Organizational Development Assistant
University of British Columbia —Vancouver, BC
- $4,739–$5,102 a month
- Overtime
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Senior Financial Specialist 1 a
UBC Faculty of Forestry —Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- High school diploma or GED
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Accounting Manager
Coast Mental Health —Lower Mainland, BC
- $75,587 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Controller - Maternity Leave Coverage
Image Engine Design —Vancouver, BC
- $95,000–$110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
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Senior Accountant
Big Country Equipment Repair —Kamloops, BC
- $65,000–$85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Dental care
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Senior Payroll Administrator

Goldbeck Recruiting
Vancouver, BC

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Job details

Skills

Microsoft Excel
Post-secondary education
ADP
Analysis skills
Payroll
Leadership
Accounting
Time management

Full job description

About the Role:

Reporting to the Payroll and Benefits Manager, the Senior Payroll Administrator is accountable for ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing across multiple provinces in Canada, multiple sates in the US and varying business lines for the organization. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in payroll operations, including reviewing and processing payroll, maintaining employee records, administrering statutory deductions and benefits, and collaborating with HR, finance, and external vendors. The Senior Payroll Administrator ensures adherence to all applicable federal and provinical regulations, implements process improvements, resolves complex payroll issues, and provides a level of team leadership and guidance to the full bi-weekly payroll processes.

Responsibilities

1. Payroll Processing and Oversight

Process and oversee end-to-end processing of multi-provincial (Canada) and multi-state (U.S.) payrolls (hourly, salary, union, and/or contract employees)
Review payroll entries for accuracy, including hours, earnings, deductions, benefits, and adjustments
Ensure payroll is completed accurately and delivered on time each pay period
Approve payroll transactions and support payroll team members

2. Compliance and Regulatory Management

Ensure compliance with CRA and IRS regulations, Employment Standards, Tax legislation and company policies
Handle complex payroll issues such as terminations, retro pay, garnishments, taxable benefits, year-end reporting
Stay up to date on legislation updates and implement required changes
Prepare and distribute year-end documents (T4, T4A, W2, amendments, etc.)

3. Systems and Process Improvement

Act as a payroll subject-matter expert for payroll systems (e.g. Avanti, ADP)
Test system upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and maintain system configuration
Identify opportunities to optimize workflows and improve payroll accuracy and efficiency

4. Reporting and Reconciliation

Reconcile payroll accounts
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis

5. Employee and Manager Support

Act as the primary escalation point for complex payroll inquiries from employees and managers
Provide guidance on payroll policies, practices, and statutory requirements
Train, mentor, and support payroll team members as needed
Prepare analysis and/or reports as required

6. Benefit and Deduction Administration

Assist in the administration of payroll-related benefit calculations: health plans, RRSP/RPP/401(k), leaves, garnishments, etc.

7. Audits and Controls

Lead and support internal and external audits; ensure strong internal controls are maintained (e.g., financial auditors, worker’s compensation, etc.)
Conduct regular payroll audits to catch errors before processing
Ensure high-quality documentation and record retention

8. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with HR, Finance and IT on data integrity, employee changes, and policy updates
Assist in compensation changes, merit cycles, bonus payouts, and special projects, in accordance with instructions provided
Other duties as assigned by the Payroll Manager

Requirements

Relevant Post Secondary Education in Financial Accounting, and Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is a strong asset.
4+ years of payroll processing experience in high-volume, complex environment
Experience processing payroll for unionized employees, non-union employees and Salary employees
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Avanti, ADP Workforce Now and NetSuite is an asset along with the ability to quickly learn new computer applications
Strong detail orientation with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective organizational and time management skills
Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, and builds credibility with stakeholders at all levels
Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, be proactive and resourceful
Strong knowledge of payroll systems, internal controls and policies.
Must be able to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner.
Needs to be responsible, accountable and dependable
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
Strong safety mindset
Overtime as required

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