Payroll Advisor (Part-Time)
About The Position
At New West Truck Centres, our people are our greatest asset. Every technician, parts professional, advisor, and manager depends on accurate and timely payroll. As a Payroll Advisor, you will play an important role in ensuring our team is paid correctly, on time, and in full compliance with legislation. This is a part-time opportunity well suited to an experienced payroll professional looking for flexibility while still taking ownership of a key business function. You will work closely with Finance, HR, and branch leaders across Western Canada, supporting payroll for approximately 300 employees across multiple locations. The position will average approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility in how those hours are scheduled based on payroll deadlines and business needs.
Requirements
- 5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, ideally within an organization of 300+ employees
- Professional Payroll Certification such as PCP, CPM, or equivalent
- Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and employment standards
- Experience processing payroll across multiple branches or provinces preferred
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills for analysis and reconciliation
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and meet strict bi-weekly deadlines
- Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees and leaders
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
- Flexibility to adjust working hours around payroll deadlines and peak processing periods
Responsibilities
- Process full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for approximately 300 employees across multiple Western Canada branches
- Ensure accurate calculation of regular wages, overtime, stat pay, vacation pay, commissions, bonuses, shift premiums, and other earnings
- Administer benefit deductions, RRSP contributions, garnishments, and non-routine earnings or adjustments
- Maintain accurate payroll records in compliance with provincial and federal legislation
- Manage apprenticeship leaves, school leaves, and other leaves of absence for trades employees
- Reconcile payroll reports and related general ledger entries
- Prepare and submit Records of Employment
- Support year-end reporting including T4 preparation and reconciliations
- Conduct bi-weekly payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and managers in a professional and timely manner
- Partner with HR and branch leadership to ensure accurate employee data, compensation changes, and policy interpretation
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, efficiency, and accuracy
- Support occasional accounting tasks including reconciliations and journal entries
Benefits
- Work in a culture built on respect, teamwork, and accountability
- Leadership is approachable and supportive
- Flexible part-time hours built around payroll requirements
- Clear expectations and strong cross-department collaboration
- Trusted to take ownership of your work and help improve payroll processes
- Structured onboarding and hands-on support from Finance and HR leadership
- Exposure to multi-branch dealership operations
- Experience with varied compensation structures including hourly trades, commissions, bonuses, and premiums
- Opportunities to improve systems, processes, and internal controls
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
