Payroll Coordinator

QuadReal Property Group•Vancouver, BC

5d•CA$60,000 - CA$70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

QuadReal Property Group is looking for a payroll coordinator to join their team in Vancouver. This individual will assist in managing end-to-end payroll for 2,000+ employees across Canada, ensuring accurate processing, payroll compliance, CRA remittances, T4s, ROEs, and complex payroll transactions including garnishments, retroactive adjustments, off-cycle payments, and terminations.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on, full-cycle Canadian payroll experience in a mid-to-large organization
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or progress toward certification through the National Payroll Institute
Strong working knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation across multiple provinces
Demonstrated experience with payroll accounting - GL reconciliation, journal entry preparation, and collaboration with Finance teams
Proficiency with Workday or Workday payroll equivalent and HCM technology
High attention to detail with a track record of accuracy in high-volume payroll environments
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities
Collaborative by nature, with clear and confident communication across teams and levels
Genuine comfort with change in systems, structure, and scope and an open mindset toward AI and emerging technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday Payroll
Exposure to international payroll processing and/or global mobility programs
Experience in real estate, property management, or a portfolio-driven business
Familiarity with multi-entity or multi-province payroll environments

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end Hourly & Salaried Canadian payroll processing for approximately 2,000 employees across multiple provinces, ensuring accurate and timely pay runs
Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation including CRA remittances, T4 preparation, year-end filings, and Records of Employment (ROEs)
Process garnishments, statutory deductions, off-cycle payrolls, retroactive payments, and termination calculations
Prepare and review payroll journal entries and ensure accurate posting to the general ledger
Perform payroll account reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet accounts
Partner with Finance and Accounting to resolve discrepancies and support month-end and year-end close processes
Process payroll related payments such as invoices, setting up pre-authorized debit arrangements and creation of cheques as needed
Process and maintain payroll data within Workday, ensuring data integrity across the platform
Coordinate with third-party vendors for Canadian payroll, reviewing outputs and resolving discrepancies
Contribute to Workday optimization and actively embrace AI-enabled tools and process automation initiatives
Contributing and helping maintain QuadReal’s payroll SharePoint that is forward facing to the company
Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes, improve controls, and enhance the employee experience
Adapt readily to business changes including acquisitions, organizational restructuring, and new project assignments
Maintain payroll documentation and SOPs to support a strong internal control environment