Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Dueck Auto Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental plan

Training & professional development

Educational assistance

Community involvement

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Dueck Auto Group, a Vancouver-area automotive group, seeks an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage complex payroll processing, benefits administration, reporting, and process improvements. Reporting to the Payroll Manager and CFO, you will ensure compliance with CRA, BC standards, and WorkSafeBC across multiple compensation structures.

The role requires strong technical payroll knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with Finance and HR to optimize payroll

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive payroll and benefits experience including complex payroll processing.
• Experience with multiple pay types: salary, hourly, commission, flat-rate/technician pay.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll practices, CRA requirements, BC Employment Standards, and WorkSafeBC.
• Experience with payroll remittances, ROEs, year-end processing, taxable benefits, and final pay.
• Strong payroll reporting and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with payroll data reconciliations.
• Experience improving payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• PCP designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process complex semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls across multiple locations and employee groups.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll earnings, deductions, taxable benefits, vacation, adjustments, and final pay.
• Process ROEs and support year-end activities (T4s and reconciliations).
• Prepare and reconcile CRA and WorkSafeBC remittances and reporting.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with CRA, BC Employment Standards, and WorkSafeBC.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee pay issues.
• Administer benefit enrolments, changes, terminations, deductions, and invoice reconciliation.
• Support payroll and general ledger reconciliations and audits.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and modernize payroll processes and systems.
• Collaborate with Payroll Manager and Finance on procedures, controls, and reporting tools.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting payroll and benefits.
• Act as payroll resource to Payroll, Finance, HR, managers, and employees.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Payroll reporting

Attention to detail

Payworks

Education

PCP designation (preferred)

Tools

Payworks

Job description

Dueck Auto Group is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage complex payroll processing, benefits administration, reporting, compliance, and payroll process improvement. Reporting to the Payroll Manager and CFO, this role requires strong technical payroll knowledge, analytical skills, and experience working with multiple compensation structures.

About Us

Founded in Vancouver in 1926, Dueck Auto Group is a family-owned company committed to exceptional quality and customer service. Guided by our founding principles of Selection, Value and Trust, we operate four Greater Vancouver dealerships: Dueck on Marine, Dueck Downtown, Dueck Richmond, and Dueck ISUZU, with more than 400 employees.

Careers With Dueck Offer

• Inclusive and supportive company culture and safe work environment
• Highly competitive compensation plans based on experience and performance
• Extended Health and Dental Plan benefits
• Continuous training & professional development with advancement opportunities
• Opportunities to give back to the community by participating in charitable events
• Educational Assistance Program for continuous learning and development

Key Responsibilities

• Process complex semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls across multiple locations and employee groups, including various compensation structures, including salary, hourly, commission, flat-rate/technician pay, bonuses, incentives, allowances, and advances
• Prepare and reconcile payroll earnings, deductions, taxable benefits, vacation, adjustments, and final pay
• Process ROEs and support year-end activities, including T4s and payroll reconciliations
• Prepare and reconcile CRA and WorkSafeBC remittances and reporting
• Ensure payroll practices comply with CRA requirements, BC Employment Standards, WorkSafeBC requirements, and company policies
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee pay issues
• Administer benefit enrolments, changes, terminations, deductions, and invoice reconciliation
• Prepare and analyze payroll, labour cost, compensation, and other management reportsSupport payroll and general ledger reconciliations and internal or external audits
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and modernize payroll processes and systems
• Collaborate with Payroll Manager and the Finance team on updating and implementing payroll procedures, controls, documentation, and reporting tools
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting payroll and benefits
• Act as a payroll resource to Payroll, Finance, Human Resources, managers, and employees

Skills & Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive payroll and benefits experience, including complex payroll processing
• Experience processing multiple pay types, including commission, flat-rate, salary, and hourly compensation
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll practices, CRA requirements, BC Employment Standards, and WorkSafeBC requirements
• Experience with payroll remittances, reconciliations, ROEs, year-end processing, taxable benefits, and final pay
• Strong payroll reporting and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with payroll data and reconciliations
• Demonstrated ability to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Experience with Payworks or a comparable payroll system is required
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation is preferred
• Automotive dealership or other complex, multi-location payroll experience is a strong asset

Logistical Requirements

This is a full-time position Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with 30 minutes for lunch. On occasion, you may be required to work extended hours in order to meet deadlines based on the needs of the business.