Lagree West and Jaybird are sister brands, providing two different ways to move under one shared operating philosophy.

Lagree West offers high-intensity, low-impact, Pilates-inspired classes that build strength and flexibility. We're known for exceptional instruction, a strong mind-to-muscle connection, and warm service that feels personal. You’ll find us in seven studios across Vancouver and Victoria.

Jaybird is a mindful, music-driven experience in a heated infrared room, lit by candlelight. With six studios in Vancouver, Toronto and New York, our Pilates- and Yoga-inspired classes invite you to be present, move with intention, and feel yourself on a deeper level.

Our Team:

Joining our team means helping create the kind of experience people look forward to all day. We care about how guests feel in the room, how we support each other, and how we show up every shift. We hold ourselves to a high standard and take pride in delivering consistent excellence, from the first hello to the last stretch. Our values of Creating Amazement, Growth Mindset, and Pure Connection shape how we show up for guests and for each other. They’re the standard we hold, the way we lead, and the reason our studios feel the way they do.

Role Summary

The Payroll Specialist will lead the transition of Canadian payroll in-house and own its ongoing administration across Jaybird and Lagree West. The role will also support the implementation and execution of U.S. payroll as Jaybird expands into Current York.

Payroll is processed bi-weekly for each brand on alternating schedules, creating an active payroll cycle each week. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for payroll preparation, validation, reconciliation,



reporting and compliance.

This role will work closely with Finance, People, Operations and Studio Leadership to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time and that payroll information is complete, properly approved and accurately reflected in the financial records.

Core Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

- Own end-to-end payroll processing across all Canadian & U.S. entities and studio locations
- Support the implementation and execution of U.S. payroll for New York operations
- Review, validate and process payroll inputs, including:
- New hires and terminations
- Compensation and employment-status changes
- Hourly and salaried compensation
- Instructor and other variable pay
- Bonuses, commissions and incentives
- Vacation and statutory holiday pay
- Leaves of absence and other payroll-related employee changes
- Partner with People, Operations and Studio Leadership to ensure payroll inputs are complete, accurate and approved by established deadlines
- Reconcile payroll registers to approved employee changes, time records and variable-pay inputs
- Prepare payroll variance and exception reports for review before final approval
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries
- Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation





Payroll Accounting and Reporting

- Prepare payroll journal entries and supporting schedules
- Reconcile payroll expenses, liabilities, deductions and remittances
- Prepare reporting on payroll costs, headcount, overtime, vacation liabilities and other relevant workforce metrics
- Support Finance with payroll-related month-end and year-end reporting
- Ensure payroll reconciliations and journal entries are completed within the monthly close timetable

Year-End and Compliance

- Support year-end payroll reporting, including Canadian T4 slips and T4A slips for applicable contractors, U.S. W-2 forms and applicable 1099 forms, along with related federal and state payroll filings
- Process Records of Employment and other required payroll documentation
- Monitor payroll deadlines, statutory remittances and required filings
- Ensure payroll practices comply with applicable provincial, state and federal requirements
- Coordinate with ADP and external payroll, tax and employment advisors on U.S. payroll requirements
- Support payroll, financial and compliance audits
- Escalate payroll and compliance matters requiring additional review

Controls and Process Improvement

- Maintain appropriate segregation of duties across payroll preparation, review, approval and funding
- Build and maintain payroll calendars, procedures, checklists and approval workflows
- Support the optimization of ADP Workforce Now and related payroll systems
- Improve the flow of payroll information between Finance, People, Operations and Studio Leadership
- Identify opportunities to automate or

📌 Payroll Specialist (Vancouver)
🏢 Lagree West
📍 Vancouver