Payroll Administrator

Ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time is foundational to the experience we deliver. As a Payroll Administrator, you’ll be responsible for full-cycle Canadian payroll for approximately 1,500 employees—bringing precision, consistency, and care to every step of the process.

You bring a strong attention to detail, a commitment to excellence, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. You’re someone who takes ownership of your work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is motivated by getting the details right while continuously improving how things are done. This is an in-office role based in Vancouver, BC.

Wage Range

$65,000 - $75,000 annually
The salary range is dependent on skill and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for Canadian employees, including data validation, file preparation, balancing, and payment processing (direct deposit and cheque)
• Prepare and distribute payroll-related reports to support operational decision-making
• Manage and process all statutory remittances and government payments (e.g., CRA, EHT, WorkSafe)
• Respond to payroll inquiries with clarity, professionalism, and a service-first mindset
• Liaise with external agencies and third parties to resolve payroll-related matters
• Partner closely with Office Managers and General Managers to provide guidance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure alignment
• Support ongoing projects and process improvements within the Total Compensation team

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience processing full-cycle Canadian payroll
• Enrolment in, or interest in pursuing, certification through the National Payroll Institute
• Experience working with complex HRIS and payroll systems
• A proactive, self-directed approach—you take initiative, anticipate needs, and follow through with accountability
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• High level of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive and confidential information
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Extended health, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D, critical illness coverage
• Ongoing Leadership Development Courses
• Enjoy 50% off food & beverage at any JOEY Restaurants, LOCAL Public Eatery, SALTLIK or Earls Restaurants location (some restrictions apply)
• Pursue personal and professional development through a Coaching Partnership. Being paired with a coach will give you ongoing support and feedback so that you can pursue your life goals.
• Industry partner incentives
• Referral bonus programs

This is about you. Your attitude, passion, and potential. When you join our corporate office team, you can expect to be a part of something big. Whether in Finance, Marketing, Payroll, IT or Design, you will find yourself working alongside the industry’s best talent. As individuals, we are ambitious and driven, curious and engaged. Together, we are a high-performing team committed to each other’s development and growth, and the success of over 50 Restaurant locations throughout North America.

What does this mean for you? It means if you're looking for a place to meet your potential, we'd like to meet you. Your journey starts here.

JOEY Restaurant Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

JOEY Restaurant Group provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees, including due to disabilities, medical conditions, and religious beliefs and practices.