At SWIM, there’s nothing we love more than helping candidates land great roles within great organizations.
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!
Swim Recruiting is partnering with Columbia College, a well-established Vancouver-based post-secondary institution known for its collaborative, people-focused culture and long employee tenure.
The College is currently navigating a period of transition, including organizational restructuring and a planned merger with a university that is expected to expand program offerings into bachelors degrees and strengthen long-term sustainability. While there are short-term changes, the organization is positioning itself for future growth and stability.
Leadership is looking for someone who brings reliability, accountability, and a steady presence, and who is interested in contributing to a function that is expected to evolve as the organization grows.
What — the Role
Swim Recruiting is conducting a search for a Payroll & Accounting Specialist. This is a newly restructured full-time role that blends core payroll responsibilities with accounting support. Reporting to the Accounting Manager and working closely with HR, the Specialist will play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations, while supporting payroll-related accounting processes.
Key responsibilities include:
Payroll (primary focus)
End-to-end processing of a BC-based payroll using Avanti.
Ensuring compliance with BC Employment Standards and statutory requirements.
Managing payroll changes including hires, terminations, ROEs, leaves, and benefits updates.
Handling a higher volume of terminations and employee inquiries in a restructuring environment.
Responding to employee questions in a clear, professional, and timely manner.
Maintaining accurate payroll records and audit-ready documentation.
Accounting (secondary focus)
Preparing payroll-related journal entries in Microsoft Dynamics.
Supporting reconciliations and month-end close processes.
Assisting with payroll reporting and variance analysis.
Partnering with Finance and HR on compensation, benefits, and policy-related matters.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being directly involved in the work, understands payroll in detail, and can operate independently while collaborating across teams.
Who- the Candidate
We are seeking a payroll professional who is comfortable working in a changing environment and who brings both technical capability and a strong sense of ownership over their work.
Ideal candidates will bring:
3–5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience in British Columbia.
Strong working knowledge of BC Employment Standards and payroll compliance.
Experience processing payroll in a structured system environment (Avanti is an asset).
Exposure to payroll accounting, including journal entries and reconciliations.
Ability to clearly explain payroll processes and demonstrate hands-on ownership.
Experience handling employee inquiries with professionalism and sound judgment.
You will stand out if you:
Have completed or are pursuing the PCP designation.
Bring experience in a post-secondary or similarly structured environment.
Show interest in developing your payroll and accounting skillset over time.
Are proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.
This role is best suited to someone who is engaged in payroll as a function and interested in growing within it over time.
Systems & Skills
Experience with Avanti (payroll system) is an asset.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (ERP/accounting) is an asset.
Strong Excel skills for data validation, reporting, and analysis.
Ability to work with structured systems and maintain data accuracy.
How Much
Base salary: $75,000 – $80,000.
Potential for salary progression following initial performance review (approx. 6 months).
Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
RRSP matching.
Where
The role is based in Vancouver and requires regular on-site presence. Current structure is four days in office and one day from home, subject to operational needs. Candidates should be comfortable working primarily on-site and being present with the team. When & How to Apply
Swim Recruiting is presenting short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to your Swim contact or apply through our website.
Own the full payroll function in a stable, hands-on role where your expertise truly makes an impact across a growing, multi-province workforce. Join a collaborative team where you are trusted to run payroll end-to-end and be the go-to expert.
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Payroll Administrator
Own the full payroll function in a stable, hands-on role where your expertise truly makes an impact across a growing, multi-province workforce. Join a collaborative team where you are trusted to run payroll end-to-end and be the go-to expert.
Who – The Company:
Our client is a leading North American industrial manufacturer specializing in energy and heat systems, serving a range of sectors across Canada.
What- The Role:
The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for end‑to‑end, bi‑weekly payroll for a multi‑province workforce of approximately 80–110 employees (scaling up to ~130 depending on field crews and workflow). This is a hands‑on role requiring strong technical payroll knowledge, consistency, and confidence in managing payroll independently.
The ideal candidate is tenured, steady, and detail‑oriented – someone who “owns” payroll and ensures it runs smoothly with minimal oversight.
Process full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll across multiple provinces using ADP Workforce Now, including time validation, payroll calculations, deductions, and reconciliations.
Manage Québec payroll requirements, including provincial deductions, RL-1s, and compliance with CNESST standards.
Administer payroll for a distributed workforce, ensuring accurate application of various pay rules, premiums, and timekeeping inputs.
Oversee benefits and retirement programs, including enrollments, deductions, remittances, and disability claims administration.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting obligations (CRA, provincial legislation, WCB), including year-end filings and audits.
Maintain payroll systems and employee data, support reporting and integrations, and provide payroll-related support to employees, managers, and internal teams.
Who- the Candidate:
Must‑Have Experience
Diploma or certificate in Payroll Administration, Accounting, or a related field
3+ years of multi‑province payroll experience (BC payroll and legislation), including working in union and non‑union environments
End‑to‑end payroll experience, including, remittances, ROEs and payroll reconciliations
Experience supporting employees in shop / field‑based environments, with an understanding of trades or operational workforces
Experience with time & attendance systems, including importing, validating, and correcting time records
Strong understanding of provincial payroll legislation
Experience working with a payroll software system
Basic Excel skills (SUM formulas and data management)
Nice to Have Experience
Experience with Québec payroll
Familiarity with SkilledTradesBC
Experience with collective agreements
Multi‑province WCB experience
Experience with: ADP Workforce Now, SYSPRO and Time & attendance systems
PCP designation
Personality & Soft Skills
High level of accuracy and analytical ability
Strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism
Clear, confident communication skills – comfortable with people “knocking on their door” and asking about payroll issues
Quick learner, adaptable, and able to think on their feet
Comfortable carrying conversations with managers and employees without needing heavy direction
How much:
Competitive compensation in the range of $60-75K commensurate with experience, 3 weeks vacation, extended health.
Where:
Surrey, this in an onsite role Mon-Fri, 40 hours/week.
When & How To Apply:
Swim Recruiting has been engaged as a trusted recruitment agency partner on this important search. 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 NOW' to send us your resume. Thank you!
