Payroll Specialist

Lift Auto Group; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Auto Group in Kelowna, BC, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the corporate office on-site. The role focuses on accurate payroll processing across Canada, maintaining records, and supporting locations.

You will manage semi-monthly and monthly payrolls in ADP Workforce Now, handle tax forms (ROE, T4s), and work with HR and Location Managers to ensure compliance and timely payments. 3+ years payroll experience required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience required.
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft applications; Excel and Outlook are essential.
• Experience in ADP Workforce Now is an advantage.
• PCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process hourly, flat rate/piece work and salaried payroll (semi-monthly and monthly).
• Work with Location Managers and HR to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Maintain ADP payroll employment records and life cycle changes.
• Calculate taxable benefits related to vehicles and insurance.
• Prepare Records of Employment and T4s as required.
• Ensure compliance with provincial employment standards and payroll legislation.
• Produce payroll reports and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Provide support for payroll reconciliations and schedules.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel skills

Education

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Salary Range: CA$55,000.00 To CA$75,000.00 Annually

Drive your career. Accelerate your success.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Specialist to join our team at Lift Auto Group’s Corporate office on-site in Kelowna, BC.

This role is vital to ensuring excellence in payroll management and providing support to the corporate office and our locations across Canada whilst meeting the highest quality standards in our journey to become Canada’s leading collision repair brand. With 70+ locations across Canada and counting, the ideal candidate displays a can‑do attitude and the energy to hit-the-ground running.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 3+ years of payroll experience required.
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft applications; exceptional understanding of Excel and experience in Word and Outlook.
• Experience in using ADP Workforce Now is an advantage.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification, preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively perform when issues are unresolved and take measured action when the outcomes are uncertain.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills, with the ability to recognize/assess emerging issues and situations objectively, think creatively, and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize competing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Thrive in an environment that includes multiple priorities.
• Work effectively as part of a team but also independently.
• Work and evolve in a fast‑paced, growing environment.

WHAT YOU DO

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for best‑in‑class services completing the following:

• Preparation and processing of hourly, flat rate/piece work and salaried payroll (semi‑monthly and monthly) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Working closely with Location Managers and HR to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Maintaining ADP payroll employment records as employee life cycle changes.
• Calculating taxable benefits relating to vehicles and insurance.
• Preparing Records of Employment, T4s and any other documents are required.
• A strong knowledge and application of provincial employment standards and payroll legislation.
• Assist in resolving issues/concerns or direct them to the appropriate resource.
• Prepare various financial and payroll reports through ADP.
• Providing timely answers to payroll inquiries.
• Understands, safeguards and adheres to company processes.
• Produce monthly reports as required.
• Provide support to the finance team with payroll reconciliations and schedules.
• Ability to multitask to meet various deadlines.
• Process expense reports.
• Other duties/special projects, as required by the business or as directed by their manager.

Lift offers a compensation package complimentary to your experience, an above average benefits package, a really fun group of people to work with, room for career development and the chance to become part of an exciting growth story.