Payroll SpecialistEntity: WELL Health Technologies
Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Hybrid - Vancouver, BC (WELL Head Office)
Total Compensation Range: $80,000 -$90,000 Competitive; based on experience
Position SummaryWe're on the hunt for an exceptional Payroll Specialist who brings deep expertise in Canadian payroll, thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and is energized by precision, ownership, and continuous improvement. If you're detail-driven, self-motivated, and excited to grow alongside a dynamic organization, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a critical role in driving payroll excellence across a multi-entity environment. You'll oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensure full compliance with legislation, and partner closely with the Director of Payroll Operations. This is more than a processing role, you will mentor others, elevate processes, and help shape a high-performing payroll function.
How You'll Make an Impact:- Own and deliver accurate, end-to-end payroll processing including wages, deductions, taxes, and journal entries
- Ensure full compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation, including CRA, WCB, WSIB, and EHT filings
- Maintain accurate and well-organized payroll records, reporting, and documentation
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries with confidence, care, and a strong service mindset
- Deliver exceptional service to business unit leaders and employees, ensuring responsive and professional support
- Partner cross-functionally with HR and Finance to drive seamless payroll operations
- Prepare and submit payroll filings and reports with a high level of accuracy and timeliness
- Support payroll audits and continuously strengthen compliance practices
- Act as the subject matter expert and escalation point for complex payroll matters
- Support and collaboration on the development of payroll team members
- Identify and implement opportunities to streamline, automate, and elevate payroll processes
- Support additional payroll-related responsibilities and special projects as assigned by the reporting manager.
What You Bring to the Team: - Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation
- PLP designation is an asset
- 10+ years of payroll accounting experience, demonstrating strong ownership, independence, and a highly self-driven approach
- Collaborative team player with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
- Deep knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation
- Hands-on experience with ADP or similar payroll systems
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and manage complex data
- Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and discretion
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across the organization
The salary for this position falls within a defined range and will be determined based on several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and the needs of the organization. At WELL, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation and aim to provide a competitive salary that reflects the value and expertise of the successful candidate.
