Payroll Administrator - Jobs in Greater Vancouver

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Position Job Title: Payroll AdministratorLocation: Vancouver, BCReports To: Payroll and Commission SupervisorAbout University Canada WestUniversity Canada West is an innovative business and technology-oriented, dynamic, and growing institution that was founded in 2005. Based in Downtown Vancouver, the university is defined by its close connections to the business community and a commitment to outstanding student services.Here, at UCW, we connect recognized, well-established specialists and ambitious young professionals, so they learn from each other and thrive in our diverse environment. Together, we strive to create and maintain working environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.We are privileged to do this work on the unceded, traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We thank them for having cared for this land since time immemorial, honour their graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here, and iterate our dedication to valuing the ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.University Canada West is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact jobs@ucanwest.ca.Primary PurposeUnder the supervision of the Payroll and Commission Supervisor, the Payroll Administrator will perform various clerical and payroll tasks within the Finance Division. The individual in this role will be tasked with processing and verifying a substantial number of payroll responsibilities within established timelines.Specific ResponsibilitiesThe Payroll Administrator is responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the University:

• Process full-cycle Payroll.
• Execute complete bi-weekly payroll processing for approximately 800 employees, with the workforce continually expanding across various departments and entities.
• Process and input new hire information, salary adjustments, and resignations into the payroll system, cross-checking details against supporting documents.
• Record timesheet data, vacation pay, sick leave, and unpaid leave accurately within the payroll system.
• Facilitate the processing of bonus disbursements.
• Collaborate with the HR department to manage benefit inquiries, including RRSP enrollment and related concerns from employees.
• Address payroll inquiries from staff, management personnel, and external parties.
• Generate intercompany invoices pertaining to payroll and benefits.
• Handle queries related to payroll matters.
• Contribute to the preparation of T4, ROE (Record of Employment), and T2200 forms.
• Compile working papers for submissions to WCB (WorkSafeBC) and EHT (Employer Health Tax).
• Other duties as assigned.

Position RequirementsCompetencies:

• Proficiency in upholding confidentiality.
• Possesses a keen eye for detail, maintains strong organizational skills, and consistently delivers with a high degree of precision.
• Capable of meeting deadlines efficiently.
• Exhibits effective communication skills and collaborates with teammates and various departments.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude that facilitates comprehensive problem understanding and solution development.
• Displays an eagerness to learn and takes pride in executing tasks.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism.

Education and Experience:

• A strong expertise in payroll legislation and protocols.
• Minimum 2 years of practical involvement in payroll and benefits administration.
• Experience working in Education industry is preferred.
• Experience with ADP Workforce is an asset.
• Preference for candidates who are either in the process of obtaining or have completed the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification.
• Office 365 tools, including Teams, Word, Excel, etc. proficiency.

We greatly appreciate your time and efforts in applying for the position at UCW; however, please note that only successful candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applications.