Reporting to the Payroll Management, the Payroll and Benefits Administrator is responsible for contributing to the efficient and effective operations of the Corporate Payroll Department, through timely and accurate processing of salary and wage payments, benefits changes and enrolments while ensuring compliance with applicable unions and governments. The Payroll and Benefits Administrator supports the Payroll & Benefits Department as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepares, audits, and corrects assigned payroll input through the payroll system on a bi-weekly basis for union and non-union employees, salary and hourly, for Park Place facilities • Maintains and updates assigned employee information including address changes, wage/ salary increases, transfers, new employees, terminations, etc. Prepares ROE's as required for assigned payrolls
• Responsible for the administration of assigned group benefits plans, which includes setting up new members, processing of benefit changes, calculating payroll deductions/ taxable benefits, billing verification, and payroll reconciliation. Ensures all sites are providing benefits information on time and that forms have been completed correctly and regularly audits the benefit process
• Communicates with site payroll/administration assistant on items that may impact pay
• Verifies journal entries on a bi-weekly basis for entry, verification, and posting by Accountant – Junior
• Miscellaneous duties including monitoring and reconciling garnishees and other deductions, Processing payroll AP cheque request, maintenance of regular reports (i.e., sick, vacation, seniority), ad hoc reporting, and responding to queries

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in high-volume computerized payroll
Preferable in a unionized environment
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Payroll Certification (PCP) or working towards a designation
• Experience with Payroll Guardian(PGI) and ADP is certainly an advantage
• Equivalences may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Current membership with the Canadian Payroll Association
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
• Able to work well under minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to exercise a high level of professionalism and discretion with confidential information
• COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with Park Place policy is required

About the company

Park Place Seniors Living runs retirement residences and care homes for seniors in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. Its communities span independent living, assistance with daily tasks and long-term care for people who need round-the-clock nursing. Long-term care homes also support residents with dementia through secured entrances and continuous monitoring, while retirement residences bundle meals and household services into accommodation fees. Residents pay privately or share care and accommodation costs with provincial health authorities through subsidized placements. Founded in 1993, the company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

1993

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What believers are saying

Staff influence extends beyond their home: Park Place includes team members in committees affecting the whole organization.
Care teams have a calming tool: Park Place music listening stations address agitation associated with cognitive impairment.
Local teams retain decision-making: Park Place pairs community autonomy with corporate policy and clinical education.

What critics are saying

Bed allocation limits customer choice: British Columbia subsidized placements use assessments, waiting lists and first-available space.
Edmonton nursing work is physical: one Park Place practical nurse role requires lifting up to 50 pounds.
Site leadership combines competing demands: Fort Langley leaders manage budgets, risk programs and collective-agreement compliance.

What makes Park Place Seniors Living unique

Family ownership shapes control: Park Place remains family owned and operated.
External review covers nursing homes: all Park Place owned and operated long-term care residences have completed Accreditation Canada accreditation.
Peer support eases arrivals: Park Place connects incoming residents and families with resident or family Champions.

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Park Place Seniors Living

Payroll and Benefits Administrator

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