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We are working with a well-established financial services firm seeking a Payroll Administrator to provide additional support to its payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll or accounting experience who is detail-oriented, comfortable working with data, and enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
About Our Client
Our client is a leading independent financial services firm with operations across wealth management and capital markets. With a strong presence in the Canadian market, the organization provides comprehensive financial solutions and advisory services to individual, institutional, and corporate clients.
About The Opportunity
Due to increased workload and business volume, our client is looking to add temporary support to its Payroll team. This position will initially be for approximately two months, with the potential for extension depending on business needs.
Working closely with the existing Payroll and HR teams, the successful candidate will provide hands-on administrative and processing support, helping ensure payroll activities and employee updates are completed accurately and efficiently.
This is a fully onsite opportunity based in Vancouver, with an immediate start preferred.
About The Position
- Providing back-up and administrative support to the Payroll team during a busy period.
- Assisting with data entry, entering payroll batches, and processing full-cycle bi-monthly payroll.
- Processing new hires, employee changes, and other payroll-related updates.
- Administering employee changes related to RRSPs, ESPPs, payment elections, and tax elections.
- Preparing and maintaining payroll reports, spreadsheets, and other supporting documentation using Excel.
- Responding to general employee payroll inquiries and directing questions as needed.
- Collaborating with Payroll and HR team members to support day-to-day operations.
- Assisting with ad hoc projects and other administrative duties as required.
- Supporting payroll best practices and ensuring compliance with applicable payroll legislation and regulations.
The Requirements
- 1–2 years of payroll or accounting experience; previous payroll experience is preferred.
- Working towards a payroll or accounting designation is considered an asset.
- Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with spreadsheets and reporting.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Compensation & Details
- Hourly $24.00 – $26.25
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (35-hour work week, with a one-hour unpaid lunch).
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.