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Payroll Clerk
@ Altis
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Altis is hiring a Payroll Clerk on a 2-month contract in downtown Vancouver, with possible extension. The role supports full-cycle, twice-monthly payroll processing, new hire and employee changes, and payroll reporting, and requires fully on-site work five days per week. Candidates need 1 to 2 years of payroll, accounting or finance experience, with background check and professional references required.
Pay:
$23–$26 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Batch entry and processing of twice-monthly payroll
- Process new hires and employee changes
- Administer RRSP, ESPP and tax election updates
- Prepare payroll reports and documentation
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries
Requirements summary:
- 1 to 2 years of payroll, accounting or finance experience
- Payroll or accounting certification in progress is an asset
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Strong written and verbal English communication
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | references |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
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Altis
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Full company description
Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level to executive management, at the most competitive rates. Every year, we place more than 4,000 experienced candidates nationwide, fueling our clients’ businesses while building careers worth celebrating.
- LinkedIn followers
- 289,738
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 269
- Reported office locations
- 102 Bank St, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON K1P 5N4, CA
- 330 Bay Street, Suite 700, Toronto, ON M5H 2S8, CA
- 905 West Pender St, Suite 405, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1L6, CA
- Other recorded names
- Altis
- Specialties
- staffing
- recruitment
- IT staffing
- F&A staffing
- and Administration & Support staffing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | staffingrecruitmentIT staffingF&A staffingand Administration & Support staffing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 408 |
| View page |
Location: Downtown Vancouver, BC (Fully On-site, 5 days per week)
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Duration: 2-month contract with possibility of extension
Background Check Requirement: Background check and professional references required
About the Opportunity
Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Were looking for a Payroll Clerk to join a collaborative payroll team in downtown Vancouver for a 2-month contract, with the possibility of extension.
In this role, youll provide essential support during a busy period, helping ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. This is a great opportunity for someone with payroll or accounting experience who learns quickly, enjoys working with numbers, and can confidently manage competing priorities.
Whats In It for You
Gain hands-on experience supporting full-cycle payroll operations in a busy, team-oriented environment.
Work alongside experienced payroll and HR professionals who value accuracy, collaboration, and teamwork.
Build your payroll expertise while contributing to meaningful day-to-day operations.
Enjoy the potential for a contract extension based on business needs.
Your Responsibilities
Youll support the payroll team with batch entry and processing of full-cycle, twice-monthly payroll.
Youll process new hires and employee changes, ensuring payroll records remain accurate and up to date.
Youll administer employee updates related to RRSP, Employee Share Purchase Plans (ESPP), payment elections, and tax elections.
Youll prepare payroll reports, spreadsheets, and documentation to support accurate recordkeeping.
Youll collaborate with payroll and HR colleagues to respond to employee inquiries and resolve payroll-related questions.
Youll help maintain compliance with applicable payroll legislation, regulations, and best practices.
Youll assist with ad hoc projects and additional payroll administration tasks as needed.
Skills and Qualifications
12 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or a finance-related role.
Experience supporting payroll processing or working within a finance team is preferred.
Working towards a payroll or accounting certification is considered an asset.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Ability to learn new processes quickly and adapt to changing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative, team-first approach.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
Why Partner with Altis
If youve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if youre a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
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