Payroll Administrator

Location: West Vancouver, Hybrid, 50% on site

Duration: 11 month contract, full time  - 37.5 hours per week

Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Background Check Requirement: Criminal Background Check

 

About the Opportunity

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a structured, high-volume environment? In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative team supporting payroll for a large, unionized workforce. You’ll help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining compliance with organizational policies, collective agreements and government regulations.

 

You’ll work closely with internal teams, department managers, and employees, providing guidance on time and attendance processes and payroll questions. This role offers exposure to enterprise payroll systems, complex payroll scenarios, and the chance to influence process improvements in a people-focused environment.

 

This role is open to all qualified candidates; however, preference may be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit or Métis and or/have experience working with First Nations, Inuit or Métis communities. The final hiring decision will be based on merit.

 

What’s In It for You

You’ll join a workplace that values accuracy, collaboration and continuous learning. You’ll gain experience with enterprise payroll systems, time and attendance software and unionized payroll processes, while contributing to a culture that respects employees and celebrates operational excellence.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll process exception hourly earnings, benefits, tax adjustments, and retroactive pay, ensuring accurate payroll for over 1000 employees.
• You’ll track and maintain leave balances, conduct bi-weekly audits, and ensure compliance with organizational and union policies.
• You’ll create and maintain employee profiles in the payroll system, including work groups, time codes, and schedules.
• You’ll support configuration, testing, and implementation of new earnings and deduction codes, ensuring operational effectiveness.
• You’ll prepare Records of Employment, calculate off-cycle payroll, and process final payouts related to terminations, leaves, or severances.
• You’ll respond to payroll inquiries, providing training and guidance to employees and managers with tact and discretion.

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience using enterprise systems (PeopleSoft, SAP, JD Edwards).
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, accounting principles, and unionized payroll environments.
• Experience working with or supporting First Nations, Inuit, or Métis communities is a strong asset
• Experience with time and attendance systems is an asset.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to analyze payroll data, exercise judgment, and handle sensitive information.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with attention to detail.

 

Why Partner with Altis Recruitment

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.