HR & Payroll Coordinator

Fitness World Canada; Richmond; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Group Benefits

Complimentary Membership

Massage chair

Growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Team environment

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Fitness World Canada in Richmond, BC is seeking an HR & Payroll Administrator to join our Human Resources team. This full-time, in-person role supports payroll for 700+ hourly and salaried staff and helps manage HR processes that keep our people paid accurately and on time.

You'll report to the HR Manager and assist with onboarding, benefits enrollment, ROEs and T4s, and occasional recruitment support. A diploma in HR or Business Admin and 1–2 years of experience are preferred, with Excel

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in HR, Business Admin, or related program.
• 1–2 years HR/payroll admin experience.
• Payroll certification is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel (basic formulas, pivot tables).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new hires into HR, payroll, and time-tracking systems.
• Process semi-monthly payroll for 700+ hourly and salaried staff.
• Maintain digital employee files and generate HR/payroll reports.
• Manage eligibility and enrollment in company benefits.
• Support recruitment for leadership and personal training roles.
• Collaborate with HR Manager on various people-focused initiatives.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Diploma/degree in HR or Business Administration

Tools

Rise time-tracking system

Excel

Job description

Richmond, BC

Human Resources

Full-time

May 14, 2026

Yearly: $55000 - $65000

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Please Note

• Fitness World does not offer remote roles - all recruitment is conducted in person.
• We will contact applicants directly regarding their application.
• We never request sensitive information (e.g., SIN, banking details) before an in-person interview.

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.

Our 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.