Payroll Administrator

Urban Systems

$75K — $90K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years in payroll administration
  • Experience with systems like UKG
  • Strong attention to detail and deadline management
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Knowledge of federal/provincial tax laws and statutory deductions

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate processing of hourly and salary payrolls
  • Prepare periodic and year-end payroll reports
  • Maintain confidentiality of payroll information
  • Respond to payroll inquiries from employees
  • Resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently
  • Support accounting with payroll data and documentation
  • Identify process improvement opportunities

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation including health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation plus statutory days
  • Professional growth supported through coaching and learning
  • Team collaboration on interdisciplinary projects
  • Retirement savings with a matching program
  • Parental leave top-up for all parents
  • Opportunity to impact community projects meaningfully
Full Job Description
About the Opportunity

Our company-wide Payroll and Benefits team is looking for a skilled Payroll Administrator who brings accuracy, care, collaboration, and a strong service mindset to payroll administration in a multi-jurisdictional environment. In this role, you'll work alongside other team members to ensure that our people are paid accurately and on time - supporting trust, wellbeing, and the smooth operation of our employee-owned organization.

Our company-wide Payroll and Benefits team is comprised of 7 full-time members who collaboratively support, prepare, and process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for our roughly 800 employees located across 18 branches in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The Payroll and Benefits team is currently based in Kamloops, BC, where Urban Systems was first started. This position is a full-time in-person role in our Kamloops, Kelowna, or Calgary offices.

More specifically, you can expect to be responsible for:

Payroll Operations
  • Ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the processing of both hourly and salary payrolls
  • Assisting in the preparation of periodic and year-end payroll reports and reconciliations
  • Maintaining confidentiality of employee records and payroll information

Employee & Team Support
  • Responding to payroll-related inquiries from employees promptly and professionally
  • Investigating and supporting the resolution of payroll discrepancies
  • Supporting the accounting team with payroll-related data and documentation as needed
  • Collaborating with local Branch Stewardship Teams to provide necessary payroll information and support
  • Informal coaching and mentorship of payroll team members

Continuous Improvement
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvements
  • Contributing to the development and implementation of new procedures
  • Engaging in continuous learning and professional development to stay current with payroll best practices and regulations

About You

You are a payroll professional with solid technical knowledge and a collaborative, service-oriented approach. You are detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently within a supportive team environment. You take pride in accuracy, handle confidential information with care, and communicate clearly with employees and colleagues.

Core Qualifications
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a payroll administration role
  • Experience working with payroll systems such as UKG (or similar platforms)
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Demonstrated knowledge of federal/provincial tax laws, labour standards, and statutory deductions

Assets
  • PCP designation or working toward PCP
  • Exposure to multi-jurisdictional payroll environments
  • Familiarity with benefits administration
  • Experience running payroll for a large employee group (200+ employees)

Our Commitment to You

Are you looking for opportunities to participate in challenging projects and work with multiple teams? Join a diverse and supportive group of professionals at Urban Systems and take part in impactful work building vibrant communities across Canada. Here's what you can expect as a team member at Urban Systems:
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits. You'll receive competitive compensation, extended health, dental, vision care coverage, and more. This position will have a salary range of $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The range is negotiable based on your skillset and experience.
  • Paid Time Off. We encourage all team members to take time off to recharge. Enjoy 3 weeks of paid vacation to start, in addition to statutory days off throughout the year.
  • Learn and grow. Your professional growth & development is supported here. You are encouraged to take initiative and shape your career through coaching, in-house learning, technical courses, and more.
  • Work with Interdisciplinary Teams. Amazing things happen when you mix creativity, curiosity, teamwork, and a strong desire to collaborate and innovate. You will be part of diverse, interdisciplinary teams to deliver important projects for our clients and their communities.
  • Saving for the Future. To help you achieve your long-term retirement goals, we offer a Long-Term Matching Program that matches your contributions (up to 5%) to an RRSP or TFSA.
  • Support through Transitions. You will be supported through life's moments and transitions, big or small, including top-up for parental leave for both biological and adoptive parents.
  • Create Lasting Community Impact. 98% of Urban Systems employees believe that the work we do is important. Join a team of like-minded leaders and work together to bring impactful community projects to life!

How to Apply

If this describes your background, skills, and attributes, please visit our website for more information and submit your resume and cover letter. If it doesn't describe you exactly, but you feel you are well suited to this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 9:00 am PDT (10:00am MDT)

All resumes are reviewed by someone on our recruitment team. If you have individual needs or requirements and request assistance throughout the application process, please get in touch with our recruitment team by email at [redacted] so we can better support you.

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