Payroll Administrator, Vancouver

Ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time is foundational to the experience we deliver. As a Payroll Administrator, you’ll be responsible for full-cycle Canadian payroll for approximately 1,500 employees—bringing precision, consistency, and care to every step of the process.

You bring a strong attention to detail, a commitment to excellence, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. You’re someone who takes ownership of your work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is motivated by getting the details right while continuously improving how things are done. This is an in-office role based in Vancouver, BC.

Wage Range $65,000 - $75,000 annually The salary range is dependent on skill and work experience.

Responsibilities

Process full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for Canadian employees, including data validation, file preparation, balancing, and payment processing (direct deposit and cheque)

Prepare and distribute payroll-related reports to support operational decision-making

Manage and process all statutory remittances and government payments (e.g., CRA, EHT, WorkSafe)

Respond to payroll inquiries with clarity, professionalism, and a service-first mindset

Liaise with external agencies and third parties to resolve payroll-related matters

Partner closely with Office Managers and General Managers to provide guidance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure alignment

Support ongoing projects and process improvements within the Total Compensation team

Requirements

Minimum 1-2 years of experience processing full-cycle Canadian payroll

Enrolment in, or interest in pursuing, certification through the National Payroll Institute

Experience working with complex HRIS and payroll systems

A proactive, self-directed approach—you take initiative, anticipate needs, and follow through with accountability

Strong ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Exceptional attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines

High level of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive and confidential information

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Extended health, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D

Ongoing Leadership Development Courses

Enjoy 50% off food&beverage at any JOEY Restaurants, LOCAL Public Eatery, SALTLIK or Earls Restaurants location (some restrictions apply)

Pursue personal and professional development through a Coaching Partnership. Being paired with a coach will give you ongoing support and feedback so that you can pursue your life goals

Industry partner incentives

Referral bonus programs

JOEY Restaurant Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

JOEY Restaurant Group provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees, including due to disabilities, medical conditions, and religious beliefs and practices.

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