Payroll Administrator

Urban Systems

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

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years experience in payroll administration.
  • Experience with payroll systems like UKG or similar.
  • Strong attention to detail and deadline management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Knowledge of federal/provincial tax laws and labour standards.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of hourly and salary payrolls.
  • Assist in creating periodic and year-end payroll reports.
  • Maintain confidentiality of payroll records.
  • Respond promptly to payroll-related inquiries from employees.
  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies as needed.
  • Support accounting with payroll data and documentation.
  • Identify and propose opportunities for payroll process improvements.

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment with a focus on professional development.
  • In-person role at office locations in Kamloops, Kelowna, or Calgary.
  • Opportunity to informally mentor and coach team members.
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)

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.

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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