Payroll and HR Administrator

Red Mountain Resort; Rossland; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Mountain Resort in Canada is seeking a Payroll and HR Administrator for a full-time, year-round role. The position oversees end-to-end payroll processing, employee lifecycle administration and essential HR support across our operations.

Compensation ranges from $55,000 to $70,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. The role emphasizes data integrity, compliance and a warm, service-focused approach.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years payroll experience in a large, unionized organization.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now is an asset.
• Clear criminal background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll for seasonal and year-round staff across multiple entities.
• Execute new hire setups, status updates, wage adjustments, benefit deductions, and ROEs.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile general ledger liability accounts.
• Coordinate remittances and year-end filings (T4s, WorkSafeBC, Employer Health Tax).
• Maintain confidential employee records and payroll procedures; support audits.
• Support time and attendance systems; train managers on approvals.
• Assist HR onboarding, orientations, documentation and departure workflows.

Skills

Org. skills

Analytical skills

Finance knowledge

Education

Diploma in Business Administration, HR, accounting

PCP certification or willingness to complete

Job description

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

RED Mountain Resort is hiring for a full-time, year-round position of Payroll and HR Administrator. This position oversees end-to-end payroll processing, employee lifecycle administration, and essential HR support across our operations. By balancing operational efficiency, financial compliance, and data integrity with a warm, community-focused approach, this role ensures our team is supported with seamless, reliable service .

Compensation ranging from $55,000 to $70,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

MAJOR RESPONSBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end payroll for seasonal and year-round employees across multiple entities using ADP Workforce Now, including timecard verification, statutory holiday and vacation pay, overtime calculations, and final pay.
• Execute new hire setups, status updates, wage adjustments, benefit deductions, and departure processing, including issuing Records of Employment (ROEs).
• Prepare payroll journal entries, reconcile general ledger liability accounts, coordinate remittances (taxes, benefits, pension), and complete year-end filings (T4s, WorkSafeBC, Employer Health Tax).
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, develop payroll procedures, support external audits, and ensure adherence to internal controls and statutory requirements.
• Support time and attendance software, train department managers on timekeeping approvals, and assist staff assigned to payroll support.
• Assist with facilitating the HR onboarding process, deliver new-hire orientations, collect required documentation, and coordinate departure workflows with department managers.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits enrollment, status changes, claims assistance, and leave-of-absence tracking.
• Maintain employee records and organizational data within ADP Workforce Now, ensuring data integrity and generating routine HR analytics.
• Address daily employee HR and payroll inquiries promptly, assist with staff engagement initiatives, and support the maintenance of HR policies and employee handbooks.

Education

• Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources, accounting or related field.
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification or willing to complete.

Experience

• 2-3 years experience performing payroll for a large, unionized organization.
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience in accounting would be considered an asset.
• Provide a clear Criminal Background Check

Physical and Other Requirements

• Primarily office work, with occasional walking, standing, bending, and lifting light items.
• Typical office and indoor resort hazards, including slips, trips, and falls. Must follow workplace health and safety procedures.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• An excellent knowledge of finance and accounting principals