Payroll And Hr Administrator

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Position Overview

The Payroll and HR Administrator is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining employee records, and supporting HR functions across the dealership group. This role ensures compliance with the BC Employment Standards Act, provincial payroll regulations, and company policies while managing complex compensation structures typical in automotive dealerships (e.g., commissions, flat rate pay).

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, including commission-based sales staff and flat-rate technicians, ensuring compliance with BC rules.
• Calculate and remit statutory deductions: CPP, EI, income tax, and Employer Health Tax (EHT) if annual payroll exceeds $1M.
• Apply BC overtime rules:
• Ensure statutory holiday compliance:
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, ROEs, T4s, and year-end filings.
• Maintain payroll records for 4 years as required by the Employment Standards Act.

Human Resources Support

• Maintain accurate employee files and HRIS data (wages, benefits, tax info).
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding, including benefits enrollment and payroll setup.
• Track attendance, vacation, and leaves in compliance with BC standards (e.g., maternity, parental, compassionate care, domestic violence leave).
• Support benefits administration and respond to employee inquiries.
• Assist with recruitment and job postings as needed.
• Compliance & Reporting
• Ensure adherence to BC Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, and dealership policies.
• Prepare HR and payroll reports for management.
• Support audits and internal reviews related to payroll and HR.

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• Qualifications
• 2+ years of payroll and HR experience, preferably in a dealership or multi-location environment.
• Knowledge of BC payroll legislation, including overtime, statutory holidays, and commission rules.
• Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., Paymate, ADP), MS Office Suite, and PBS.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation an asset.
• Automotive-Specific Considerations
• Experience handling commission structures for sales staff and flat-rate pay for technicians.
• Ability to integrate payroll with Dealer Management Systems (DMS) for accurate commission tracking.
• Why Join Us?
• Be part of a dynamic automotive group with a strong reputation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person