Senior Payroll Administrator

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar; Richmond; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar in Richmond, BC is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to join our payroll team. You will be the primary backup for payroll leadership and oversee multi-province payroll processes.

The role emphasizes Dayforce administration, year-end activities, and continuous improvement across payroll operations, with focus on accuracy, compliance, and strong problem-solving. Regular business hours, full-time, with occasional overtime during peak periods; and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including senior-level responsibilities.
• Advanced knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations and year-end processing.
• Proficiency with Ceridian Dayforce and Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll processing for multi-province groups.
• Lead year-end balancing and tax reconciliations.
• Configure and troubleshoot Dayforce, ensure data accuracy.
• Assist with audits and provide payroll documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to regulatory requirements.

Skills

5+ years payroll experience

Ceridian Dayforce

Canadian payroll legislation

Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP)

Analytical and problem-solving

Attention to detail and Confidential

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced payroll professional to join our team as a Senior Payroll Administrator. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Payroll, this role is a key member of the payroll team and serves as the primary backup for payroll leadership.

The successful candidate will bring advanced payroll expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for solving complex payroll challenges. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing, leading year-end activities, supporting payroll system administration, and driving continuous improvement across payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Support end-to-end payroll processing for multi-province payrolls
• Review payroll calculations, earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit adjustments for accuracy
• Analyze and resolve complex payroll discrepancies and escalated employee issues
• Ensure payroll processing complies with federal and provincial regulations
• Perform payroll balancing and reconciliation activities prior to each payroll transmission
• Support special payroll runs, bonus payments, retroactive adjustments, and off-cycle payrolls

Year-End Processing & Reconciliations

• Lead payroll year-end balancing activities, including quarter-end and annual reconciliations
• Reconcile payroll tax filings, wage records, benefit deductions, and general ledger accounts
• Support the preparation, validation, and distribution of year-end forms
• Research and resolve payroll tax variances and year-end discrepancies
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation

Dayforce Administration & Configuration

• Serve as an internal Dayforce subject matter expert
• Investigate and resolve Dayforce payroll, tax, timekeeping, and system-related issues
• Troubleshoot data integration, workflow, configuration, and processing errors
• Maintain payroll configuration tables, earnings codes, deduction setups, tax configurations, and system controls
• Validate system changes and ensure payroll calculations function as intended
• Document system configurations, procedures, and testing results

What you Bring

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including senior-level payroll administration responsibilities
• Advanced experience with Ceridian Dayforce
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, payroll tax regulations, and year-end processing requirements
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, and VLOOKUP
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve complex payroll issues
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to confidentiality
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of payroll accounting and general ledger reconciliations
• Experience with payroll audits and compliance reviews
• Experience leading payroll projects, implementations, or system enhancements

Additional Information

• Full-time position based in Richmond, BC
• Regular business hours, Monday to Friday
• Occasional overtime required during payroll processing cycles, year-end activities, and other peak periods
• Standard office work environment with typical physical requirements, including extended computer use and light lifting (up to 30 lbs.)

to join a collaborative payroll team dedicated to delivering accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services across the organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.