Payroll Administrator (Intermediate)
Location: Langley, BC (2-week in-office onboarding, then remote)
Employment Type: Contract, may lead to permanent position
Compensation: $25 – $30 per hour
Position Overview
We are seeking an Intermediate Payroll Administrator with 2–5 years of payroll experience to support payroll operations for a growing organization.
This role will begin with approximately two weeks of in-office onboarding in Langley, after which the position will transition to primarily remote work.
The successful candidate will ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with Canadian payroll regulations. Experience supporting both union and non-union payroll environments is considered an asset. Exposure to UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) payroll systems is also highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Process weekly or bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees
- Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, vacation pay, bonuses, and deductions
- Maintain payroll records within the payroll/HRIS system
- Process employee new hires, status changes, and terminations
- Support payroll for union and non-union employee groups where applicable
- Ensure compliance with CRA payroll regulations and Employment Standards legislation
- Manage statutory deductions including CPP, EI, income tax, and benefits contributions
- Prepare payroll reports and assist with payroll reconciliations
- Support year-end payroll processing including T4s and ROEs
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information
Qualifications & Experience
- 2–5 years of payroll administration experience
- Experience processing payroll for a mid-sized workforce
- Exposure to unionized payroll environments is considered an asset
- Experience with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) or similar payroll/HRIS systems is an asset
- Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Education
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Payroll, Finance, or Business Administration preferred
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or working toward it is considered an asset
