Payroll Analyst

Senior Executive Recruiter | Accounting Advantage/HROne/Pro Fit Executive Search (Appleone Group of Companies)

Payroll Analyst

Location: Burnaby, BC

Pay Range: $28.84–$33.65 per hour (temporary for 2 months)

About the Opportunity: A large, multi-location, multi-province organization is seeking a Temp Payroll Analyst to support its payroll team during a short‑term leave. Reporting to the Manager of Payroll and supported by two Team Leads, you’ll play a key role in processing payroll for a high‑volume, nationwide workforce.

This organization operates over 400 locations across Canada and its BC‑based payroll team supports more than 8,000 employees. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, is highly accurate, and has hands‑on expertise with ADP Workforce Now .

What You’ll Be Doing:

Process bi‑weekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and temporary staff

Manage onboarding/offboarding within ADP Workforce Now

Handle payroll adjustments, retro pay, and vacation payouts

Reconcile timesheets, entitlements, and resolve time entry discrepancies

Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries from employees and managers

Collaborate with payroll team members on complex processing issues

Perform account analysis and reconciliations (CPP/EI/Tax, benefits, vacation, taxable benefits)

Reconcile government remittances and ensure legislative compliance

Calculate garnishments, third‑party payments, and statutory deductions

Maintain payroll documentation and audit‑ready records

Stay up to date on payroll legislation and employment standards

Support year‑end: reconciliations, adjustments, and T4/ROE preparation

Conduct monthly and quarterly payroll audits

Prepare ad hoc payroll reports for HR, Finance, and Leadership

Perform other payroll‑related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

2–3 years of Canadian payroll experience

Mandatory: ADP Workforce Now experience

Experience processing payroll across multiple provinces

Experience working in large, high‑volume, multi‑location organizations

Bi‑weekly and full‑cycle payroll experience is strongly preferred

Open to part‑time candidates, but full‑time availability is preferred

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Temporary

Job function: Human Resources

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