Regional Payroll
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
The expected pay for this position is $62,000.00 - $68,000.00 · Full-time
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- The expected pay for this position is $62,000.00 - $68,000.00
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3–5 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-location organization
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Dilawri Overview
Join Canada’s Largest Automotive Group
If you are looking to grow your career with an organization driven by excellence, integrity, and innovation, Dilawri offers an environment where people are supported and empowered to succeed.
Founded in 1985, Dilawri is Canada’s largest automotive group and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Dilawri operates over 80 franchised dealerships, representing more than 35 of the world’s most respected automotive brands across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and Washington, DC.
With a team of more than 4,000 employees, Dilawri fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Our values of Excellence, Leading, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Giving Back guide how we work, how we lead, and how we serve our customers and communities. Through the
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Position Overview
The Dilawri Group of Companies – BC Region is currently seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join our Regional Payroll team in British Columbia. Reporting to the Regional Payroll & Benefits Manager, this role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple dealership locations.
The Payroll Coordinator supports the organization by delivering end-to-end payroll services for a diverse workforce, contributing to operational excellence, employee satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. This position works closely with HR, Finance, and dealership leadership while supporting payroll and benefits administration for a large, fast-paced, and unionized environment.
The expected pay for this position is $62,000.00 - $68,000.00
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Education & Certifications
In addition to working with and learning from a team of leading professionals in the automotive industry, our benefits include:
Discover Dilawri.
Join Canada’s Largest Automotive Group
If you are looking to grow your career with an organization driven by excellence, integrity, and innovation, Dilawri offers an environment where people are supported and empowered to succeed.
Founded in 1985, Dilawri is Canada’s largest automotive group and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Dilawri operates over 80 franchised dealerships, representing more than 35 of the world’s most respected automotive brands across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and Washington, DC.
With a team of more than 4,000 employees, Dilawri fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Our values of Excellence, Leading, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Giving Back guide how we work, how we lead, and how we serve our customers and communities. Through the
Discover how you can build your career with
Position Overview
The Dilawri Group of Companies – BC Region is currently seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join our Regional Payroll team in British Columbia. Reporting to the Regional Payroll & Benefits Manager, this role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple dealership locations.
The Payroll Coordinator supports the organization by delivering end-to-end payroll services for a diverse workforce, contributing to operational excellence, employee satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. This position works closely with HR, Finance, and dealership leadership while supporting payroll and benefits administration for a large, fast-paced, and unionized environment.
The expected pay for this position is $62,000.00 - $68,000.00
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
- Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll for approximately 150–300 employees, including hourly, salaried, and commissioned staff
- Enter and maintain employee data including new hires, status changes, voluntary deductions, and terminations in the payroll system
- Calculate and process new hire pay, termination pay, bonuses, retroactive adjustments, and other payroll corrections
- Prepare and process off-cycle payroll runs, including final pays and discrepancy resolutions
- Ensure accurate calculation and processing of statutory and voluntary deductions, garnishments, and benefits contributions
- Prepare, issue, and submit Records of Employment (ROEs) for terminations and leaves
- Administer company group benefits, including registering new employees through online benefits platforms
- Ensure payroll processing complies with BC employment standards, labour laws, and union agreements
- Journalize and post payroll-related entries and support payroll-related general ledger activities
- Reconcile monthly payroll accounts as directed and assist with payroll audits and reporting
- Prepare on-demand cheques for payroll-related items as required
- Collaborate effectively with Payroll team members while managing highly time-sensitive deadlines
- Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills in a high-volume environment
- Complete additional payroll and benefits-related tasks as assigned by the Regional Payroll & Benefits Manager
Education & Certifications
- Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation required
- 3–5 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-location organization
- Experience processing payroll in a unionized environment
- Proven experience managing payroll for a large employee population
- Strong working knowledge of BC labour and employment standards as they relate to payroll
- Payroll system experience required; PayWorks experience is considered an asset
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet strict payroll deadlines
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
In addition to working with and learning from a team of leading professionals in the automotive industry, our benefits include:
- Discounted employee vehicle purchase program
- Job-specific coaching & training programs
- Comprehensive health & dental plans
- Employee wellness & assistance programs
- Employee social events
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Responsibilities
Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll for employees across multiple dealership locations, including payroll adjustments, deductions, final pays, and Records of Employment. Administer group benefits, maintain employee payroll data, support payroll accounting and audits, and ensure compliance with BC employment standards and union agreements.
Requirements
A Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation and 3–5 years of payroll experience are required, including experience in a multi-location and unionized environment. Candidates should have knowledge of BC employment standards, payroll systems, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and the ability to manage confidential information and strict deadlines.
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Compliance
- Payroll System Administration
- PayWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Data Management
- Payroll Reconciliation
- General Ledger
- Payroll Auditing
- BC Employment Standards
- Labour Law Compliance
- Union Payroll
- Attention To Detail
- Time Management
- Communication And Teamwork
Benefits
- Discounted Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
- Job-Specific Coaching And Training Programs
- Comprehensive Health And Dental Plans
- Employee Wellness And Assistance Programs
- Employee Social Events
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Human Resources
- Administrative
Keywords
- Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP)
- Payroll Processing
- Weekly Payroll
- Semi-Monthly Payroll
- Unionized Environment
- Multi-Location Payroll
- PayWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Group Benefits
- Benefits Platforms
- Employee Data
- New Hire Pay
- Termination Pay
- Off-Cycle Payroll
- Records Of Employment (ROEs)
- Statutory Deductions
- Garnishments
- Payroll Journal Entries
- General Ledger
- Payroll Reconciliation
- Payroll Audits
- BC Employment Standards
- Labour Laws
- Union Agreements
- Payroll Reporting