HR & Payroll Coordinator

Fitness World; Richmond; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and fitness community in Metro Vancouver is seeking an HR & Payroll Administrator. The role supports over 700 employees, handling onboarding, payroll processing, and employee benefits management. Ideal for recent grads with 1-2 years of HR experience, looking to grow in a dynamic environment. Enjoy perks like competitive compensation, health benefits, and a complimentary membership. Apply now to make an impact!

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Group Benefits

Complimentary Membership

Access to recovery area

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in an administrative or HR/payroll role.
• Payroll certification is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Onboard team members into HR, payroll, and time-tracking systems.
• Process semi-monthly payroll for 700+ employees.
• Maintain digital employee files and generate reports.
• Manage eligibility and enrollment in employee benefits.
• Assist with recruitment for club leadership roles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Excel proficiency

Education

Diploma or degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you a recent grad or early-career professional in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field? Ready to level up your experience in a role where you’ll make a real impact? This is your chance to join a dynamic team, gain hands-on experience, and help power one of the most essential functions in our organization—making sure our amazing team gets paid accurately and on time!

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager and working closely with our club leadership teams, the HR & Payroll Administrator plays a key role in supporting over 700 employees across our company. Whether you're just starting out or have 1–2 years of HR / payroll experience, we’re excited to train and support the right candidate who’s eager to learn, grow, and contribute.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be the first friendly contact for new hires: onboard team members into our HR, payroll, and time-tracking systems (Rise).
• Run the show on pay day: process semi-monthly payroll for 700+ hourly and salaried employees—including bonuses, commissions, overtime, and statutory holidays.
• Stay organized behind the scenes: maintain digital employee files, generate HR and payroll reports, and process ROEs and T4s.
• Champion employee benefits: manage eligibility and enroll team members in the company plan.
• Support company growth: occasionally help with recruitment for club leadership and personal training roles.
• Partner with the Human Resources Manager on a variety of people-focused projects and initiatives.

What You Bring to the Team

• A diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related program.
• 1–2 years of experience in an administrative or HR / payroll role.
• Payroll certification is a plus, but not required.
• Comfortable using Excel (basic formulas, pivot tables, etc.).
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with a high level of attention to detail.
• Friendly, approachable, and professional—great at communicating with team members across all levels.
• Flexible and dependable—you’re willing to do what it takes to ensure payroll is processed on time.

Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Group Benefits (dental, extended health & travel)
• Complimentary Membership & Discounted Personal Training for You and One Other
• Access to a relaxing recovery area at our head office—complete with a massage chair to help you recharge during the day
• A dynamic and inclusive workplace
• Opportunities for growth and continuous learning
• A chance to make a real impact across a growing organization
• Supportive leadership and a great team environment

Our Values

• Passionate : We put our all into everything we do & empower each other to be our best selves every day.
• Inclusive : We welcome everyone to be part of our world & pride ourselves in being a community for all.
• Fun : We laugh, smile, & enthusiastically have a good time, all the time.
• Community : We work, sweat & give back together, creating connected communities inside & out

Fitness World Canada opened our doors in August 2020, establishing ourselves as a health, fitness and wellness community for everyone! Our high value low cost health communities are making a difference for all fitness enthusiasts, no matter their goal. Fitness World has been a community trademark since 1959. While it’s changed hands over the years, we continue to provide best in class health and fitness facilities and services.

Ready to take the next step in your HR career with a company that values your contribution? Apply today and help us take care of the people who keep Fitness World moving forward.