Payroll and HR Administrator

RED Mountain Resort is hiring for a full-time, year-round position of Payroll and HR Administrator. This position oversees end-to-end payroll processing, employee lifecycle administration, and essential HR support across our operations. By balancing operational efficiency, financial compliance, and data integrity with a warm, community-focused approach, this role ensures our team is supported with seamless, reliable service.

Compensation ranging from $55,000 to $70,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

MAJOR RESPONSBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end payroll for seasonal and year-round employees across multiple entities using ADP Workforce Now, including timecard verification, statutory holiday and vacation pay, overtime calculations, and final pay.

• Execute new hire setups, status updates, wage adjustments, benefit deductions, and departure processing, including issuing Records of Employment (ROEs).

• Prepare payroll journal entries, reconcile general ledger liability accounts, coordinate remittances (taxes, benefits, pension), and complete year-end filings (T4s, WorkSafeBC, Employer Health Tax).

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, develop payroll procedures, support external audits, and ensure adherence to internal controls and statutory requirements.

• Support time and attendance software, train department managers on timekeeping approvals, and assist staff assigned to payroll support.

• Assist with facilitating the HR onboarding process, deliver new-hire orientations, collect required documentation, and coordinate departure workflows with department managers.

• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits enrollment, status changes, claims assistance, and leave-of-absence tracking.

• Maintain employee records and organizational data within ADP Workforce Now, ensuring data integrity and generating routine HR analytics.

• Address daily employee HR and payroll inquiries promptly, assist with staff engagement initiatives, and support the maintenance of HR policies and employee handbooks.

Education

• Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources, accounting or related field.

• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification or willing to complete.

Experience

• 2-3 years experience performing payroll for a large, unionized organization.

• Experience using ADP Workforce Now would be considered an asset.

• Previous experience in accounting would be considered an asset.

• Provide a clear Criminal Background Check

Physical and Other Requirements

• Primarily office work, with occasional walking, standing, bending, and lifting light items.

• Typical office and indoor resort hazards, including slips, trips, and falls. Must follow workplace health and safety procedures.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent analytical skills

• Strong time management skills

• Good communication skills

• An excellent knowledge of finance and accounting principals