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
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. We thank all candidates for their time and interest in working at JOEY Restaurant Group, however, only candidates under consideration for opportunities with JOEY Restaurant Group will be contacted to participate further in this process.

JOEY Restaurant Group provides reasonable accommodations upon request to those applicants and employees who need them.