Payroll + Benefits Administrator

We are looking for an ambitious and structured Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join our clients expanding team. This multi-faceted role provides a high degree of US payroll exposure combined with benefits management.

Working directly alongside a senior US payroll specialist with over 30 years of industry experience, you will receive top-tier mentorship while helping manage payroll processing for 300 to 500+ employees across key US jurisdictions.

Location: Richmond, BC (Transitioning office to Downtown Vancouver near Waterfront Station in 2027)
Work Model: On-site
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: $65,000 – $75,000 / year (commensurate with experience)

This position offers the ideal blend of stability, professional growth, and mentorship within a newly restructured, high-performing team. As our client prepares to move to their brand-new Downtown Vancouver office near Waterfront Station, you’ll enjoy a supportive, results-oriented work culture and high-value cross-border payroll experience.

If you are a detail-driven payroll professional ready to advance your career with an industry leader, we welcome your application!

Advantages
Iconic Brand & Industry Stability: Join an established, household-name hospitality enterprise with strong brand recognition and financial security.
Prime New Location: Transitioning to a brand-new, modern office space near Waterfront Station in Downtown Vancouver, offering unmatched transit access and direct SkyTrain proximity.
Fresh Team Dynamic: Be part of a newly structured, energized team with an open, collaborative environment and a direct line of communication to leadership.
Result-Oriented Culture: Enjoy an empowering management style focused on accountability, autonomy, and getting the job done efficiently.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Access competitive health, wellness, and retirement plans designed to support long-term well-being.

Responsibilities
US Payroll Support (~75%): Assist in processing multi-state US payroll across Washington, Arizona, and Texas, ensuring compliance with local state regulations and tax laws.
Benefits Administration (~25%): Support day-to-day administration of employee health and wellness plans, enrolment updates, deductions, and reconciliations.
Data Verification & Auditing: Check payroll data for discrepancies, perform regular volume checks, and maintain meticulous employee records.
Year-End Assistance: Support team members during annual reporting, tax document generation, and succession planning activities.
Employee Inquiries: Serve as a responsive point of contact for employee questions regarding timekeeping, benefits enrollment, and pay statements.

Qualifications
Experience: 2–3 years of hands-on payroll experience, ideally handling processing volumes of 300 to 500+ headcount.
Education: Post-secondary coursework in Payroll, Accounting, or Human Resources; active pursuit of a PCP designation is a plus.
Technical Skills: Strong MS Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables) and experience using major payroll platforms (Dayforce, ADP, or similar).
US Payroll Exposure: Previous experience with US multi-state payroll is an asset, but a strong aptitude to learn US payroll regulations under direct mentorship is welcomed.
Key Attributes: High attention to detail, proactive communication, and a genuine eagerness to grow within a structured corporate team.

Summary
If you’d like to learn more about this role, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muycocrystal/

Or email me directly at: [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest in this exciting opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.