We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Position Summary: This position is integral to the Finance Department and is primarily responsible for the timely and accurate administration of payroll and payroll-related compliance activities. Working closely with the Controller and Senior HR Manager, the Payroll Specialist serves as the primary resource for payroll processing, employee pay administration, benefits coordination, and compliance with federal, provincial, and collective bargaining requirements. In addition to payroll responsibilities, the Payroll Specialist may provide cross-functional support for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities when operational demands require additional assistance, including employee absences, vacations, or other coverage needs. These support functions are secondary to the primary payroll responsibilities and are intended to ensure continuity of finance operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ensure timely and accurate processing of biweekly payroll for union employees in Kronos
Ensure and maintain compliance with the collective bargaining agreement and government regulations
Respond in a timely manner to payroll inquiries/requests
Preparing CRA/pension/union dues payment requisitions and backup for head office
Ensure adherence to vacation policies and track vacation earned/ taken for all employees
Ensure correct processing for benefit suppliers
Enter and update employee master files such as rate changes, terminations, retroactive payments, and new hires
Assist with the development of policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with collective agreement, federal and provincial legislation
Finance Operations Support (Secondary Responsibilities) Accounts Receivable Functions Reconcile daily revenue and prepare daily revenue reports with customer
Prepare ad hoc reports relating to revenue and accounts receivable
Prepare invoices and inputting into SACS or other customer websites
Perform month end activities to ensure all ad hoc invoices are entered into the system




Accounts Payable Functions Completes processing of all accounts payable invoices and ensure all invoices are tracked and reconciled
Review, code and enter accounts payable invoices into SACS
Filing of invoices and other documents
Research and resolve accounts payable issues with vendors
Report weekly and monthly OPEX reports to the Controller
Assist internal departments with accounts payable inquiries
Completes month end accruals by reviewing standard invoices that are paid on a monthly basis and accruing for those not received by entering on spreadsheet
Education High School Diploma or GED required
Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred
Work Experience 2 to 3 years of payroll experience in a unionized environment
Experience with Kronos
Job Skills Ability to plan & organize work schedules, establish workload priorities and perform assigned tasks in a timely manner
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task
Solid interpersonal skills, interacts well with multiple departments as required
Knowledge of employee tax setup based on live/work jurisdictions
Must be proficient with spreadsheets and database query skills
Experience with SAP is an asset
Experience with Kronos and Workday are an asset
Excellent customer service
Detail-oriented
Communication Skills Effective oral and written communication skills
Must have the ability to communicate and disclose data in an accurate manner
Must be able to communicate effectively with management team and staff
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification or is a PCP candidate working towards certification from the Canadian Payroll Association




The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Candidates will be required to go through a criminal background check and employment verification for the last 5 years.
gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other ground under applicable law.
Gate Gourmet Canada Inc. is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please inform our Recruitment Team if you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process.
gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. We work in an exciting industry – fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment. For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.

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📌 Payroll Specialist, Operations (British Columbia)
🏢 gategroup
📍 British Columbia