Applewood Auto Group - Payroll Coordinator

Applewood Auto Group; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider is looking for a Payroll Coordinator in Surrey, BC. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must have experience in full-cycle payroll processing in British Columbia. The salary range is $50,000 to $60,000 CAD annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Experience with full-cycle payroll processing in BC.
• Thorough understanding of payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Administer employee benefits programs.
• Conduct regular reconciliations of payroll records.

Skills

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel)

Experience processing payroll using Payworks

Experience processing payroll for multiple entities

Experience implementing new software

Accounting software knowledge

Job description

Overview

Payroll Coordinator- Applewood Auto Group

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing? Join the Applewood Auto Group as a Payroll Coordinator. This on-site role is located at our Head Office in Langley, BC. We are seeking a candidate with exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a thorough understanding of payroll regulations. Experience with full-cycle payroll processing for multiple entities in British Columbia is required.

Please note: Applications from candidates without BC payroll experience will be automatically rejected.

Role & Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Process payroll accurately and on time by collecting and verifying employee timekeeping records, calculating wages and deductions, and generating paychecks or electronic transfers.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate employee records related to wages, benefits, tax withholdings, and other relevant information; ensure data is updated regularly and securely stored.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with federal, state (where applicable), and local labor laws; accurately calculate and withhold taxes, prepare tax filings, and provide necessary reports to government agencies.
• Benefit Administration: In collaboration with HR, administer employee benefits programs and ensure benefit deductions and contributions are reflected in payroll.
• Audits and Reconciliations: Participate in internal and external audits; conduct regular reconciliations of payroll records and financial documents to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Communication and Customer Service: Interact with employees, managers, and external vendors; provide clear, timely communication while maintaining confidentiality.

Measurables

• Accuracy Rate: Percentage of error-free paychecks and tax filings.
• Timeliness of Payroll Processing: Time from data collection to disbursement of payments; adherence to established timelines.
• Compliance Audit Results: Outcomes of compliance audits and findings.
• Team Member Satisfaction: Employee feedback on payroll accuracy, timeliness, and responsiveness.
• Cost Efficiency: Payroll costs per paycheck and cost-control improvements from automation or process changes.

Must be Proficient In

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel)
• Experience processing payroll using Payworks is a strong asset
• Experience processing payroll for multiple entities concurrently
• Experience processing payroll for a company located in British Columbia, Canada
• Experience implementing new software
• Accounting software knowledge with basic accounting understanding
• Payroll knowledge gained through courses or experience; BC payroll work experience weighs more heavily than purely academic knowledge

Compensation

The compensation range for the Payroll Coordinator position is $50,000 to $60,000 CAD annually. Final offer depends on knowledge, skills, and experience, and other relevant factors.

Our Core Values

Best-in-Class Experience: We are committed to delivering a Best-in-Class experience to every team member and client.

Find a Way to Say Yes: We take ownership and strive to Make Things Better.

Team Beats with One Heart: We are a close-knit team working toward excellence.