Payroll Administrator

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Payroll Administrator to join our company-wide Payroll team working from our Kamloops office. In this role, you will be an integral part of a dynamic payroll team, providing support for over 700 employees.

Coupled with the diverse learning and project experience opportunities, do you see yourself excited to contribute to:

• Providing support in preparing and processing multi-jurisdictional, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll for over 700 employees.
• Ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the processing of both hourly and salaried payrolls.
• Assisting employees with benefits enrollment and addressing any related inquiries.
• Ensuring accurate and timely updates to benefits records.
• Responding to payroll-related inquiries from employees promptly and professionally.
• Providing support and resolving issues related to payroll discrepancies.
• Assisting in the preparation of periodic and year-end payroll reports and reconciliations.
• Supporting the accounting team with payroll-related data and documentation as needed.
• Working closely with the payroll team to ensure efficient operations and effective communication.
• Collaborating with Branch Stewardship Teams to provide necessary payroll information and support.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements within the payroll system.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of new procedures to enhance payroll operations.
• Engaging in continuous learning and professional development to stay current with payroll best practices and regulations.
• Maintaining confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.

About You

The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of related experience in a professional office environment in a similar payroll capacity. Relevant post-secondary education in payroll or accounting is beneficial but not required.

The core skills, strengths, and interests that will help you succeed here include:

• You have experience working with UKG or other payroll software.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and are an excellent communicator, both verbally and written.
• You have a strong attention to detail and the ability to continually deliver high-quality work.
• You are able to confidently handle confidential information with discretion.
• You are collaborative, service-oriented, and enjoy working with others to create the most effective results.
• You are an effective multi-tasker with a proactive mindset and excellent attention to detail.
• You are a self-starter who takes initiative and ownership of tasks while delivering exceptional service and support.
• You can work independently and work as a team to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• You are proactive and committed to continuous improvement.
• You have strong emotional intelligence and a sense of humor to foster a supportive and engaging work environment.
• You are committed to growing and developing a career in payroll.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft Teams.

About Us

Urban Systems is a Canadian employee-owned interdisciplinary community consulting firm. We are united in our mission to transform communities everywhere into vibrant places where people want to live today, tomorrow, and forever.

At Urban Systems, vibrant communities are everything—including our own work community. Since 1975, we have grown to more than 700 people with 18 offices across Canada. Every day, our purpose-driven team works closely with our clients and their communities to deliver impactful work. We are proud to work with diverse clients, including Indigenous communities, all levels of government, commercial and residential land developers, and the natural resource sector.

We care for our communities and for our people. It’s our differences that make us exciting, and our shared belief in Urban Systems that binds us together. We’re searching for the creative and passionate and the curious and courageous to join us in creating meaningful and generational change in communities.

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 $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 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.
• Flexible Hours & Work Environment. You have a life outside of work. We offer flexibility in your work schedule and work environment to help you do your best work and meet your commitments.
• 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 TSFA.
• 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.

Urban Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive culture for all employees. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do you. We believe that diversity and unity amongst our teams leads to building vibrant communities.

Deadline for applications: Monday, April 21, 2025, at 9:00 am PDT