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We’re lucky enough to call Vancouver home, and over the 14 years we’ve been in business, we’re proud to say we’ve helped hundreds of candidates secure payroll, benefits, compensation analysis, and total rewards roles with some of Vancouver’s top employers. We know the job market is dynamic and that there is plenty of nuance in finding the right match. We ensure our candidates have the support they need every step of the way so they can always put their best foot forward. Below are all our open roles within payroll, benefits, compensation, and total rewards- both permanent roles and contract roles. If you see an opportunity that you think may be a good fit for you, please click the link to send us your resume. If we agree that you’re a match, we’ll be in touch shortly to chat further!
Exciting and successful company in the retail sector! This is a great opportunity to develop your payroll career in tandem with the companys growth across the country. Dynamic, diverse, and fun-loving corporate culture, with great Payroll, HR, IT, and Finance leaders to learn from. Complex and interesting business. Great opportunity for long-term career growth. Excellent total compensation package, including 4+ weeks paid time off, a bonus, an RRSP match, etc.
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Exciting and successful company in the retail sector! This is a great opportunity to develop your payroll career in tandem with the companys growth across the country. Dynamic, diverse, and fun-loving corporate culture, with great Payroll, HR, IT, and Finance leaders to learn from. Complex and interesting business. Great opportunity for long-term career growth. Excellent total compensation package, including 4+ weeks paid time off, a bonus, an RRSP match, etc.
Who- the Company:
Our client is a purpose-driven retail company committed to making a positive impact and providing their customers with affordable, high-quality products. The company operates in many countries around the world and is in hyper-growth mode here in Canada. The company is values-based and has built a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive work culture.
What- the Role:
On behalf of our client, SWIM is recruiting for a new Payroll Systems Analyst who will report directly into the Payroll Manager, a wonderful boss and mentor. The main part of this role is payroll systems, of course, but the Analyst will also need to have payroll processing skills, experience, and knowledge.
The new Analyst will be responsible for the ongoing testing, optimization, and customization of the payroll system, in partnership with the IT team and the global payroll systems team. The Analyst will also contribute directly to the implementation of a new Time & Attendance software in Canada.
Additionally, the Payroll Analyst will help support the payroll processing as needed- there are others on the team dedicated to processing the retail and corporate payrolls but the Payroll Analyst will need to be able to step in to help cover (during vacations, sick days, when the team is busy with other things, etc.). The 2 payrolls are multi-provincial, semi-monthly and bi-weekly, non-unionized, non-commissioned, for over 1500 people. The payroll team also does payroll mirroring for secondee, T4s, ROEs, benefits administration, reconciliations at month/quarter/year-end, etc. SWIM will provide interested candidates with a detailed job description.
Who- the Candidate:
We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 5 years progressive experience in payroll, including a least a few years working on payroll systems/HRIS projects. Experience with a payroll system or time & attendance software implementation is highly preferred, but, at a minimum, must have experience with system trouble-shooting through tickets, user acceptance testing, customization, and ongoing usage optimization. Must have experience with complex and sophisticated payroll systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle PeopleSoft, UKG, etc. Intermediate to advanced level proficiency in Excel (look-ups, pivot tables, etc.). Experience with PowerQuery is an asset. Please note that candidates for this role do NOT to be overly technical as the Analyst will not be doing any sophisticated back-end technical work- we just need someone who is systems savvy, who understands what functionalities the payroll team needs, and who can communicate effectively with technical teams to put positive changes and system process improvements in place.
Candidate must have hands-on experience with payroll processing- ideally multi-provincial, on a payroll team who together are processing payroll for 1000+ employees, mix of salary/hourly, non-unionized.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are very important in this interactive role involving collaboration with colleagues across various departments and countries. Experience working in the retail sector is beneficial- especially working in the corporate head office of a retail company with many locations spread out across various provinces… but retail sector experience is not required!
How Much:
Base salary will be in-line with payroll and payroll systems experience, skills, and relevant education, in the range of $65,000 to $90,000. The total compensation package at this company is robust and includes…
Performance-based bonus, paid out quarterly.
Generous amount of paid time off / vacation.
Profit share program.
Comprehensive benefits package – dental benefits, health benefits, vision benefits.
Annual health allowance.
RRSP match.
Professional development support, if relevant and approved (for example, for PCP or PLP designations).
Hybrid and flexible work environment.
Other great perks for employees! SWIM can share more.
Where:
HYBRID. BURNABY. The corporate office is in Burnaby, right off a Highway. Free employee parking is provided. Initial training will likely be full-time in office, and after that the Payroll Systems Analyst can start to work from home 2 days/week. This employer believes in give and take… on occasion the Payroll Analyst will start their work day early to cross-over with other time zones, and on other days maybe the employee finishes work early for a personal appointment or engagement. This is not a micro-management or clock-watching culture, the company trusts their employees to manage their own time, get the work done and hit their deadlines. This company has built a vibrant culture here in Canada, and it’s an exciting time to be in the office to form relationships with colleagues who have been transferred to Vancouver from other countries.
When & How To Apply:
This search is moving quickly, and we’re excited to shortlist candidates for our important client. We can provide more information than we have written down in this posting, if you are interested and have any questions. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY to send us your resume. Thank you!
Be part of an impactful and evolving payroll function in a dynamic environment. With growth potential into a managerial role, this position offers opportunities to lead and shape payroll operations at scale.
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Team Lead, Payroll Services
Be part of an impactful and evolving payroll function in a dynamic environment. With growth potential into a managerial role, this position offers opportunities to lead and shape payroll operations at scale.
Who- The Company:
Our client is a globally recognized organization and a large employer in the Vancouver area. Known for their exceptional reputation and collaborative work culture, they are passionate about learning and challenge their employees to grow.
What- The Role:
Lead and support a team managing Leave of Absence (LOA), Tuition Waivers, Payroll Accounting Adjustments (PAA), and Payroll Reconciliation.
Resolve employee inquiries and improve payroll processes.
Ensure accurate payroll reporting, compliance with legislation, and effective reconciliation.
Hire, train, and mentor team members to optimize workflows and system utilization.
Collaborate on cross-departmental projects, contributing to process improvements.
Who- The Candidate:
Bachelor's degree, PCP, and CPA designation (or in process and have fulfilled reporting experience requirements already), and/or MBA with relevant focus from a reputable organization.
Minimum 7 years of payroll, benefits, and accounting experience in a large organization.
Strong leadership, project management, and ERP system experience (Workday preferred).
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Drive for efficiency.
How Much:
Attractive base salary in the range of $87,405 – 125,688.96.
Please note the mid-point for this role is $104,822, and salary range is commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and skills. It is unlikely the starting salary will exceed the midpoint. Only in exceptional circumstances, where a candidate meets all qualifications, might the salary be considered above the mid-point. 4 weeks’ vacation, robust benefits package including: BC MSP, Dental, Extended Health, Health Spending Account, Employees & Family Assistance Program, Life Insurance, LT Disability Plan, Pension, Professional Development.
Where:
Vancouver, BC.
When & How To Apply:
Swim Recruiting has been engaged as a trusted recruitment agency partner on this important search. If you are interested and already have a Recruiter at Swim, please reach out very soon.
