Payroll & Benefits Administrator

First-Nations-Financial-Management-Board; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Annual bonus potential

Extended benefits with retirement plan

Generous vacation and wellness days

Professional development

Hybrid work opportunities

Job summary

First Nations Financial Management Board is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator in Vancouver on a hybrid schedule. You will process payroll, manage changes, assist with reconciliations and reports, and support benefits programs for employees across Canada.

The role requires at least two years in payroll/benefits, knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, and experience with Dayforce or similar HRIS.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business-administration, accounting, payroll administration, HR management, or related field.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation is an asset.
• Minimum two years of payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and benefits administration.
• Experience with Dayforce, ADP, Payworks or similar HRIS.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and strong data accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Handle payroll changes such as hires, terminations, updates, leave and overtime.
• Review data, resolve discrepancies, and maintain records.
• Assist with reconciliations, remittances, year-end reporting, and audits.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and managers.
• Administer employee benefits programs and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting, Payroll Administration, or HR

Tools

Dayforce

ADP

Payworks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Who We Are

Join us at the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB), where we support First Nations to strengthen their governance and financial practices. Since our establishment in 2006 under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, we have been dedicated to providing fully optional tools and services tailored to meet the unique needs of First Nations communities.

As an independent organization governed by a Board of Directors, the FMB is committed to fostering self-determination and financial sustainability. Be a part of our mission to support First Nations in achieving their financial goals and enhancing their administrative capabilities.

Why Apply

• Flexible work hours and a 37.5-hour work week
• Annual salary and potential for an annual bonus
• Generous, employer paid extended benefits, including a Registered Pension Plan with matching contributions
• Above average vacation days, wellness days, and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A talented, diverse, and inclusive team doing transformative work on a national scale
• Hybrid work opportunities available

What You Will Do:

• Support the accurate and timely processing of payroll
• Process payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, leave, overtime, earnings, and deductions
• Review payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and maintain employee payroll records
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, remittances, year-end reporting, and audit activities
• Respond to payroll inquiries and provide support to employees and managers
• Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Support health and dental benefits, insurance, pension, retirement savings, and employee assistance programs
• Respond to benefits inquiries and work with benefit providers to resolve issues
• Ensure benefits deductions, employer contributions, and provider invoices are processed accurately
• Prepare payroll, benefits, and employee-related reports and maintain data in payroll and HRIS systems
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities related to payroll and benefits
• Prepare employee communications and resources related to payroll and benefits
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll and benefits processes and service delivery
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with legislative requirements and company policies

Who You Are:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting, Payroll Administration, Human Resource Management, or a related field
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation, or working toward it, is an asset
• Minimum two years of experience in payroll and benefits administration
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, benefits administration, and payroll compliance requirements
• Experience working with payroll and HRIS systems such as Dayforce, ADP, Payworks, or similar platforms
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships
• Experience working with Indigenous Governments, organizations, and communities is considered an asset; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

What to Expect

FMB aims to keep the recruitment process as open as possible. As such, candidates can expect the following steps:

• Initial phone screen
• Panel interview with 3 FMB members
• References, background check, and a trait assessment
• Offer

FMB is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes and celebrates the diversity of all First Nations and people across Canada. We are an inclusive organization that treats all employees equally. As a First Nations Organization, applicants of Indigenous descent will be given preference.