Payroll and HR Assistant

onni; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Education Allowance

Generous Referral Program

Fun team culture

Team building events

Local discounts

Gym access

Friends & Family rates

Job summary

Onni in Vancouver is seeking a Payroll and HR Assistant to gain hands-on experience across payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR operations.

You will verify timesheets, assist with data entry, maintain confidential records, support onboarding, and help with year-end tasks while collaborating with a friendly team.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Payroll, HR, or related field.
• Experience in payroll/human resources admin is an asset.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and administer HR tasks.
• Audit timesheets for accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Assist with payroll data entry and processing as required.
• Review employee information for completeness prior to payroll.
• Support payroll record maintenance and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Discretion/confidentiality

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

HRIS

Education

Diploma or certificate in Payroll or HR or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Ready to build a career in Payroll and HR? Join our team as a Payroll and HR Assistant, where you'll gain hands‑on experience across payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR operations - all while working alongside a supportive team that values accuracy, discretion, and continuous improvement.

Perks:

Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Benefits include company-paid extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, critical illness, and critical life insurance.

• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team building events
• Local discounts to restaurants, clothing stores, personal training, and more
• Free access to a fully equipped gym
• Friends and Family rates for hospitality brands.

What You Will Do:

• Payroll and HR Administration
• Verify, audit, and reconcile employee timesheets to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and applicable Employment Standards legislation.
• Assist with payroll data entry and payroll processing activities as required .
• Review employee information for completeness and accuracy prior to payroll processing.
• Support payroll record maintenance and respond to payroll-related inquiries.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities including preparation of T4/T2200 support documentation
• Organize, maintain , and update confidential personnel files and payroll records in electronic filing systems.
• Organize and file third party cheques
• Follow up with new hires to collect required onboarding documentation and ensure all employment records are complete.
• Assist with employee setup and maintenance within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Prepare HR-related correspondence, including employment verification letters, resignation acceptance letters, and responses to legal or third-party information requests.
• Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources and Payroll teams.
• Support employee file audits to ensure documentation is complete and current
• Assist in office parking management and administration
• Assist with policy acknowledgements and employee compliance tracking
• Assist in tracking and monitoring temporary foreign worker work permit expiries, follow up on renewal documentation, and maintain accurate records to ensure employees remain authorized and compliant to work in Canada.

Benefits Administration

• Assist with employee benefits administration, including distributing benefit cards and employee benefit information.
• Support employee enrollment, changes, and terminations within benefit programs.
• Respond to routine employee inquiries regarding benefits and direct complex inquiries to the appropriate provider or team member.

Expense Administration

• Set up employees within the expense management system.
• Assist in r eview ing , verify ing , reconcil ing , and process ing employee expense submissions.
• Ensure all expense claims comply with the Company's Expense Policy and supporting documentation requirements.
• Follow up with employees regarding incomplete or non-compliant expense submissions.

Projects and Continuous Improvement

• Assist with various HR and payroll projects, including audits, system implementations, process improvements, and data clean-up initiatives.
• Support compliance reviews and reporting requirements.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

• Diploma or certificate in Payroll, Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• Previous administrative experience in Payroll, Human Resources, or Accounting is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of payroll practices and Employment Standards legislation is an asset.
• Must love finding new way to improve processes and use systems to their full potential
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional eye for detail and accuracy.
• Highly accountable, dependable and strong attention to detail
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, or expense management systems is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Salary Range:
$50,000 - $55,000 CAD Per Year

About The Company:

Onni

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

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