Payroll Administrator

MNP Executive Search & Professional Recruitment; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Chemainus is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their corporate team, focused on accurate payroll processing in a unionized environment. The role demands precision, discretion, and a collaborative mindset to ensure compliance with Canadian payroll legislation while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience in a corporate or unionized environment.
• Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process bi-weekly and monthly payroll for hourly employees.
• Respond to inquiries related to payroll, deductions, and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and union agreements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality

Problem Solving

Education

Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation

3+ years of payroll experience

Tools

Daybreak

Adagio

Job description

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

CHEMAINUS, BC

$60,000 – $75,000

ABOUT THE JORDAN RIVER LOGGING AND THE ROLE

At Jordan River, they believe in building a workplace where precision meets purpose. Their team values collaboration, confidentiality, and compassion; all while delivering payroll excellence with efficiency and integrity. We are proud to offer an opportunity to join a professional, supportive, and growing organization nestled in the beautiful coastal town of Chemainus. We’re seeking a seasoned Payroll Administrator to join their corporate team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, unionized environment, is confident with numbers, and takes pride in accuracy and discretion. If you’ve got a passion for payroll and a mind for meticulous detail, this could be your next great career move.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately process bi-weekly and monthly payroll for hourly employees, including unionized staff
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to payroll, deductions, benefits, and reporting
• Prepare, enter, and reconcile journal entries and payroll sub-ledgers to the general ledger
• Ensure full compliance with government regulations and union agreements
• Submit timely and accurate payroll tax remittances, government, benefit, and union reports
• Create and file electronic ROEs (Records of Employment)
• Assist with onboarding new employees and maintain employee records
• Support internal audits and provide reporting to leadership as needed
• Maintain strict confidentiality in handling sensitive payroll and employee data

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of payroll experience in a corporate or unionized environment (union experience preferred)
• Working knowledge of Daybreak and Adagio systems would be an asset but not required
• Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and reporting requirements
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation (or in progress) strongly preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines without compromising accuracy
• Comfortable working with all levels of staff and external agencies with professionalism and tact
• Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a collaborative approach

If you're a payroll professional who thrives in a role where precision, process, and people matter, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience [e-mail].