senior payroll administrator.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Administrator to join our clients payroll team. Serving as a key technical resource, and right hand to the payroll manager you will lead high-volume, full-cycle payroll processing, manage complex adjustments, drive T4 year-end balancing, and ensure complete compliance across all operations.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a fresh, collaborative team environment during a pivotal growth phase as the corporate headquarters prepares to relocate to a state-of-the-art office near Waterfront Station in Downtown Vancouver.

Location: Richmond, BC (Transitioning office to Downtown Vancouver near Waterfront Station in H1 2027)
Work Model: On-site
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: $82,000 – $92,000 / year (commensurate with experience)

This position offers the ideal blend of stability, professional growth, and mentorship within a newly restructured, high-performing team. As our client prepares to move to their brand-new Downtown Vancouver office near Waterfront Station, you’ll enjoy a supportive, results-oriented work culture and high-value cross-border payroll experience.

If you are a detail-driven payroll professional ready to advance your career with an industry leader, we welcome your application!

Advantages
Iconic Brand & Industry Stability: Join an established, household-name hospitality enterprise with strong brand recognition and financial security.
Prime New Location: Transitioning to a brand-new, modern office space near Waterfront Station in Downtown Vancouver, offering unmatched transit access and direct SkyTrain proximity.
Fresh Team Dynamic: Be part of a newly structured, energized team with an open, collaborative environment and a direct line of communication to leadership.
Result-Oriented Culture: Enjoy an empowering management style focused on accountability, autonomy, and getting the job done efficiently.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Access competitive health, wellness, and retirement plans designed to support long-term well-being.

Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Payroll Execution: Lead and process complex, high-volume payroll for salaried and hourly employees, ensuring absolute accuracy and adherence to strict pay deadlines.
System Administration & Configuration: Serve as a key administrator for Dayforce, managing system configurations, troubleshooting discrepancies, and optimizing workflows.
Year-End & Compliance: Direct year-end balancing procedures, T4/T4A preparation, government remittances, filings, and audit support.
Payroll Accounting & Reporting: Prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and generate custom financial reports for senior leadership.
Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve complex payroll inquiries and discrepancies promptly with a proactive, "fix-it-now" mindset.

Qualifications
Experience: 5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience in a medium-to-large organization.
Certification: Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation required
Education: Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Dayforce (configuration experience strongly preferred) and intermediate-to-advanced MS Excel.
Industry Knowledge: Hospitality or restaurant industry experience with exposure to tip processing/reporting is considered a strong asset.
Key Attributes: Exceptional organization, strong analytical mindset, and a dedicated commitment to deadline precision.

Summary
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Or email me directly at: View email address on randstad.com

We thank all applicants for their interest in this exciting opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to View email address on randstad.com to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to View email address on randstad.com to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process. show more