Payroll Clerk

Altis; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk for a Downtown Vancouver, BC 2-month contract with potential extension. The on-site role supports the payroll team with full-cycle payroll processing and accurate recordkeeping.

You will handle new hires, changes, and updates to RRSP, ESPP, payment elections, and tax elections, while ensuring compliance and timely reporting. A strong candidate has extensive payroll experience and excellent teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or a finance-related role.
• Experience supporting payroll processing or working within a finance team is preferred.
• Working toward a payroll or accounting certification is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly and adapt to changing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative, team-first approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the payroll team with batch entry and processing of full-cycle, twice-monthly payroll.
• Process new hires and employee changes, ensuring payroll records remain accurate and up to date.
• Administer employee updates related to RRSP, ESPP, payment elections, and tax elections.
• Prepare payroll reports, spreadsheets, and documentation to support accurate recordkeeping.
• Collaborate with payroll and HR colleagues to respond to employee inquiries and resolve payroll-related questions.
• Help maintain compliance with applicable payroll legislation, regulations, and best practices.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and additional payroll administration tasks as needed.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

Payroll/accounting certification in progress

Job description

Location: Downtown Vancouver, BC (Fully On-site, 5 days per week)
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Duration: 2-month contract with possibility of extension
Background Check Requirement: Background check and professional references required

About the Opportunity

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a Payroll Clerk to join a collaborative payroll team in downtown Vancouver for a 2-month contract, with the possibility of extension.

Whats In It for You

• Gain hands-on experience supporting full-cycle payroll operations in a busy, team-oriented environment.
• Work alongside experienced payroll and HR professionals who value accuracy, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Build your payroll expertise while contributing to meaningful day-to-day operations.
• Enjoy the potential for a contract extension based on business needs.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll support the payroll team with batch entry and processing of full-cycle, twice-monthly payroll.
• You’ll process new hires and employee changes, ensuring payroll records remain accurate and up to date.
• You’ll administer employee updates related to RRSP, Employee Share Purchase Plans (ESPP), payment elections, and tax elections.
• You’ll prepare payroll reports, spreadsheets, and documentation to support accurate recordkeeping.
• You’ll collaborate with payroll and HR colleagues to respond to employee inquiries and resolve payroll-related questions.
• You’ll help maintain compliance with applicable payroll legislation, regulations, and best practices.
• You’ll assist with ad hoc projects and additional payroll administration tasks as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or a finance-related role.
• Experience supporting payroll processing or working within a finance team is preferred.
• Working towards a payroll or accounting certification is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly and adapt to changing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative, team-first approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.