Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

Ministry Office | Surrey, British Columbia | Temporary Full Time

We’re looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our Payroll team on a 6‑month temporary contract, with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting benefits administration, payroll compliance, and team member records.

• Process and support accurate, timely bi-weekly payrolls.
• Maintain payroll records, team member information, compensation changes, and benefits administration within the payroll system.
• Reconcile vacation, sick time, benefits, and payroll information with Human Resources and leadership teams.
• Prepare Records of Employment (ROEs), year-end tax reporting, CRA reporting, retroactive payments, garnishments, and payroll remittances.
• Respond to payroll and benefit inquiries from team members and external agencies.
• Coordinate with Human Resources, Finance, Accounts Payable, and external benefit providers to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain payroll documentation and ensure internal controls, legislation, and organizational policies are followed.
• Provide operational support to the Payroll team and assist with special projects as required.

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation.
• High School Diploma, with post‑secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field considered an asset.

• Experience processing Canadian payroll in a multi‑site or complex organizational environment.
• Experience administering payroll systems, benefits, and payroll‑related legislation.
• Experience collaborating with Human Resources, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve payroll and benefits inquiries.

• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, CRA requirements, and payroll best practices.
• Payroll processing, benefits administration, and payroll compliance.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Collaborative team player with a flexible approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

You are a detail‑oriented and collaborative payroll professional who takes pride in accuracy, integrity, and delivering exceptional service. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and are committed to providing timely and reliable support to team members across the organization.

Competitive salary between $68,000-$72,000 annually