Payroll Administrator

JOEY Restaurant Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JOEY Restaurant Group is seeking a Payroll Administrator to process full-cycle payroll for approximately 1500 employees. The candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in Canadian payroll, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. The role includes responsibilities like managing inquiries about payroll and reconciling government payments. Benefits include an extended health plan and tuition subsidies.

Benefits

Extended health plan

Industry partner incentives

Mental and Physical health support plans

Tuition & Education and Professional Accreditation subsidies

Recruiting & Referral bonus programs

Ongoing Leadership Development Courses

50% off Food & Beverages at any JOEY Restaurant

Coaching Partnership for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in full-cycle Canadian payroll.
• Ability to prioritize diverse requirements and work on multiple projects.
• Proven aptitude for quick creative and technical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Process Canadian full cycle bi-weekly payroll and balance payments.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for the Operations team.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and manage outside agency communications.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Enrollment in the National Payroll Institute certification program

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Supervisor, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for processing full-cycle Canadian payroll for a head count of approximately 1500 employees. To be successful in this role the candidate should have a high level of detail and accuracy, a passion to win and drive to be challenged, and a commitment to customer service for our best asset, our people.

The Total Compensation Team is responsible for processing and maintaining full cycle, bi-weekly Canadian and US payroll for 7,500+ employees across all brands and across multiple provinces and US states (BC, AB, MB, ON, CA, WA, FL, TX). All troubleshooting related to payroll are directly handled from the department to ensure our brand is executed with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism while also ensuring timely and accurate payments.

Wage Range

$70,000 - $85,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Process Canadian full cycle bi-weekly payroll: receive data files from multiple locations, prepare files, balance and process payments using ADP Workforce Now.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for the Operations team.
• Reconcile and process government and agency payments such as EHT and Worksafe
• Respond to payroll inquiries via e-mail and phone.
• Manage and respond to all inquiries from outside agencies and third parties.
• Work closely with store level Office Managers and General Managers to provide information and troubleshooting when required.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as required by the Total Compensation Team.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in full-cycle Canadian payroll.
• Enrolment in the National Payroll Institute (NPI) certification program and/or are interested in obtaining certification.
• Knowledge of working with complex HRIS payroll systems.
• Entrepreneurial in their approach to work and takes preliminary steps to do what needs to be done without outside direction; shows genuine willingness to be held accountable for successes and failures; seeks out and engages in self-improvement.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing diverse requirements.
• Proven aptitude for quick creative and technical thinking with acute attention to detail.
• Proven track record of high productivity, the ability to work effectively under pressure and ensure deadlines are met.
• Demonstrate an ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality with sensitive personal information.
• Outgoing personality with the ability to develop relationships with a broad mix of people through awareness of the audience and the flexibility to adapt to the environment.
• Prior experience (at an advanced skill level) with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Has effective communication skills to work within a team setting used for brainstorming, problem solving and creation of projects.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
• Role is a full-time position, in-office.
• Candidate must be eligible to work in Canada.

Competencies

• You value honesty and humility. You have integrity and do what you say.
• You are driven, hardworking and take pride in your work.
• You are creative, risk-taking, visionary and cutting edge. You choose to lead.
• You contribute to a strong culture and are committed to the team.
• You are passionate about quality and professionalism.
• You are a networker and create strong relationships internally and externally.

Benefits

• Extended health plan
• Industry partner incentives
• Mental and Physical health support plans
• Tuition & Education and Professional Accreditation subsidies
• Recruiting & Referral bonus programs
• Ongoing Leadership Development Courses
• Enjoy 50% off Food & Beverages at any JOEY Restaurant, LOCAL Public Eatery, SALTLIK or Earls Restaurant location
• Pursue personal and professional development through a Coaching Partnership. Being paired with a coach will give you ongoing support and feedback to pursue your life goals

This is about you. Your attitude, passion, and potential. When you join our corporate office team, you can expect to be a part of something big. Whether in P&C, Finance, Marketing, Payroll, IT or Design, you will find yourself working alongside the industry’s best talent. As individuals, we are ambitious and driven, curious and engaged. Together, we are a high-performing team committed to each other’s development and growth, and the success of over 50 restaurant locations throughout North America.

What does this mean for you? It means if you're looking for a place to meet your potential, we'd like to meet you. Your journey starts here.

JOEY Restaurant Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

JOEY Restaurants provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees, including due to disabilities, medical conditions, and religious beliefs and practices