Payroll Administrator

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products.

Pattison Food Group Ltd. consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ more than 30,000 team members.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Payroll Administrator to join our People team in Langley, BC.

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, you will be responsible for processing payroll including the collection, data entry, and submission of payroll. This includes processing hires, terminations, leaves, transfers, job changes, and auditing HR & payroll data.

You will be responsible for:

- Administering team member payroll, including the collection, data entry and submission of payroll.
- Developing and utilizing Excel formulas to calculate employee salaries, bonus payments, overtime pay, taxes and other related deductions accurately and in line with regulations and applicable laws.
- Processing hires, leaves, terminations, transfers, and job changes.
- Auditing and verifying payroll and time-tracking records and addressing discrepancies.
- Updating and maintaining employee information within the HRIS.
- Calculating and requesting payments to third parties such as garnishments and benefit maintenance.
- Acting as a point of contact and responding to team member payroll inquiries.
- Preparing, reviewing, and submitting payroll related reports, payment information for various annual payouts and T4’s.
- Assisting with payroll related documentation, other administrative duties and projects as required.

You have:

- At least 1-3 years of experience administering payroll.
- Experience and working knowledge with Avanti.
- Working knowledge of BC Employment Standards.
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Excel including advanced features, formulas, functions, and data analysis tools.
- Completion or working towards the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of Workday and/or ADP Workforce Now is considered an asset.
- Previous experience with Payroll or HRIS transitioning such as data migration techniques, system testing, and troubleshooting is considered an asset.

You are:

- Excellent with time management and can work quickly and accurately while handling a variety of transactions.
- Able to take initiative and exercise sound judgment to solve problems in a timely manner.
- Focused on providing excellent customer service.
- An exceptional communicator both verbally and written with strong interpersonal skills.
- Organized with a focus on attention to detail.
- Able to handle confidential information with a high degree of tact and discretion.

What we offer:
In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer free parking, exclusive team member offers, employee assistance and health and wellness programs and opportunities for development and career progression.

This position is based at the Pattison Food Group office in Langley, B.C. While we’re currently operating with a hybrid work-from-home and in-office schedule, we look forward to the day when we are all able to work together in the office again.

**Compensation Details**:
$50,400.00 - $63,000.00

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $50,400.00-$63,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Langley, BC V1M 3B6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What are your salary expectations? Please mention a range.
- How would you describe your proficiency with Excel? (Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced)

**Experience**:

- Payroll: 2 years (required)
- ADP: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person