Payroll Administrator

**Location**:This hybrid role requires 3 days on-site at our Burnaby, BC office and 2 days remote per week.

**Salary**: $55,000 - $65,000 For BC Only
Actual compensation within the range will be based on experience
We also offer quarterly variable compensation package (bonus) + benefits

**About Specsavers**

Welcome to Specsavers - where we’re not just about eyewear and eyecare, we’re a purpose-driven organization committed to changing lives through better sight. Ranked as the 11th Best Workplace in Canada and 16th Best Workplace in the world by Great Place to Work®, we take pride in our optometrist-owned business model, providing quality eyecare and affordable eyewear to Canadians across the country.

Our journey began 40 years ago in the UK, with visionary optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins. Today, we support over 2,700 healthcare businesses, passionately caring for more than 44 million patients and customers worldwide.

At Specsavers, we believe that access to quality eyecare should be a right, not a luxury. That’s why we go above and beyond to transform the eyecare experience in Canada. With our advanced clinical equipment and an extensive range of affordable and high-quality eyewear, we’re here to make a real difference in the lives of our customers.

But that’s not all - we’re also dedicated to fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive work culture. We strive to create an environment where our partners thrive while benefiting from the collective support and resources of our dedicated teams.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, providing incredible care, and being part of a values and purpose-driven organization, join us on our journey to revolutionize the way Canadians experience eyecare. Together, we can change lives through better sight.

**What You’ll Do**

Purpose of the role

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the administration of benefits and processing of payroll for all Canadian Support Offices, Manufacturing and Distribution sites and wholly owned stores. This role holder will also support the delivery of high-quality payroll services in a manner that maximizes the use of technology and offers exemplary customer service.

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for day-to-day administration of all Specsavers Canadian payroll and benefit programs. This will include accurate and timely processing payroll for both salaried and hourly payroll in multiple provinces while ensuring regulatory compliance. With regards to Benefits, this includes assisting in the administration of the company group benefit plans in the most efficient and effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll
- Process full cycle payrolls for hourly and salaried employees on an accurate and timely basis
- Process new hires, employee changes, terminations and ROEs as required
- Review and ensure accuracy of approved time and attendance
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and internal payroll controls to ensure accurate payroll processing
- Assist in implementing and maintaining payroll best practices to improve efficiency
- Administer various payments such as vacation pays, sick pay, bonus, allowances etc.
- Perform month-end functions including journal entries and payroll account reconciliation
- Assist in managing the annual payroll year-end processes, including the issuance of all T4’s and all necessary provincial year-end returns, YTD adjustments as required
- Assist in payroll system implementations and conversions
- Compile and prepare payroll reports for management
- Respond to payroll inquiries within timelines, delivering a high level of customer service for all Specsavers Canadian employees including the international secondees in Canada
- Maintain payroll SOPs for efficient workflow

**Benefits**:

- Benefits administration including enrolments, life changes, terminations, account balancing and reconciliations
- Review all documentation pertaining to benefits and follow up with internal/external source providers to process required changes
- Monitor employee premiums and ensure accurate deductions are made through payroll
- Answering employee questions about benefit programs and resolving employee issues with benefit providers
- Keep accurate records of all benefits transactions and related back up
- Audit monthly carrier invoices for accuracy and changes

**What We’re Looking For**

Essential
- Payroll experience across BC, AB, MB, and ON ideally as part of a larger international organization
- Track record of day-to-day administration of payroll and benefits programs
- Currently enrolled with the National Payroll Institute with a goal to obtain these designations.
- Minimum one year payroll work experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; intermediate or advanced Excel skills (formulas, vlookup, pivot tables, etc.)
- Strong communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to interact with all levels of the business
- Strong customer service focus with ability to und