Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Are you an organized and efficient professional, known for their attention to detail? Do you like taking initiative? Are you able to spot errors and inconsistencies? Is problem solving your superpower?

If you answered yes to these questions, we have the role for you. Highstreet is currently seeking to cover a maternity leave with a 1-year contract position for Payroll & Benefits Administrator at our head office in Kelowna, BC.

WHY HIGHSTREET?

Our vision is that everyone in Highstreet’s community will want their friends to work with us, live with us and invest with us. Help us achieve that vision.

Highstreet is leading the industry in designing and building apartments and condos that have a minimal impact on the environment. We’re building Carbon Free Homes that are 75% better than building code minimum with a warranty that is double the industry standard.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Benefits

Reporting to the VP, Talent & Services, the Payroll & Benefits Administrator will ensure our payroll and benefits are managed accurately and efficiently. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Manage full cycle bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees in BC & AB.
2. Prepare Record of Employment (ROE) and manage all T4 reporting requirements.
3. Oversee the vacation tracking system and reconcile with payroll data.
4. Administer employee benefits, including maintenance of online database and reconciliation of benefit deductions.
5. Ensure accurate data entry and maintenance of payroll and HRIS systems.
6. Develop, update and document payroll operating procedures and best practices.
7. Provide training and support on timekeeping processes and payroll related inquiries.
8. Manage EHT calculations and annual filings.
9. Assist with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) administration, including premiums and injury management.
10. Participate in year-end payroll activities and collaborate with the finance team on related tasks.
11. Assist employees with payroll and benefits related questions.
12. Prepare, review, and edit confidential reports, correspondence and communications.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Our ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills are essential.

Required Experience/qualifications

1. Minimum of five years' experience in payroll position.
2. Payroll designation (PCP or CPM) considered an asset.
3. Adaptability in the face of change and willingness to learn.
4. Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams). Expert-level Excel skills are required.
5. Post-secondary education in finance, accounting, or human resources and knowledge of related legislation.
6. Previous experience in construction industry an asset.
7. Ability to work under time constraints to ensure deadlines are met, establishing priorities without compromising on attention to detail and accuracy.
8. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Additional Requirements

1. Satisfactory background (criminal record and credit) check.

Salary: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year dependent on experience