Payroll Administrator (Finance)

TL;DR

Payroll Administrator (Finance): Managing semi-monthly payroll and benefits administration for a VFX studio with an accent on Canadian payroll legislation and statutory reporting. Focus on processing payroll through Dayforce, reconciling taxable benefits, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Location: Hybrid in Vancouver, BC. Must be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada

Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a world-class VFX studio based in Vancouver, specializing in high-end visual effects for feature films and television since 1995.

What you will do

• Process semi-monthly payroll for over 300 employees using Dayforce and ShotGrid.
• Monitor and manage statutory remittances and reporting, including EI, CPP, taxation, and Worksafe.
• Reconcile overtime records and process employee expense reimbursements and deductions.
• Prepare and process T4s, ROEs, and other necessary government returns.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of taxable benefits and prepare working papers for audits.
• Recommend and implement improvements to payroll system procedures and manuals.

Requirements

• Based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada.
• Minimum 3 years of full-cycle payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Strong understanding of Canadian Payroll Legislation.
• Proficiency in Excel, specifically VLook-up and Pivot tables.
• Experience with payroll software (Dayforce experience is a strong asset).

Nice to have

• Experience working within the visual effects (VFX) industry.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification (completed or in progress).

Culture & Benefits

• Extended healthcare provided from day 1 with 100% of premiums covered.
• Up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.
• Supportive, respectful, and empowering workplace culture.
• Opportunity to contribute to an award-winning creative team.