Dilawri Overview Join Canada’s Largest Automotive Group
If you are looking to grow your career with an organization driven by excellence, integrity, and innovation, Dilawri offers an environment where people are supported and empowered to succeed.
Founded in 1985, Dilawri is Canada’s largest automotive group and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Dilawri operates over 80 franchised dealerships, representing more than 35 of the world’s most respected automotive brands across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and Washington, DC.
Our values of Excellence, Leading, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Giving Back guide how we work, how we lead, and how we serve our customers and communities. The Dilawri Group of Companies – BC Region is currently seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join our Regional Payroll team in British Columbia. Reporting to the Regional Payroll & Benefits Manager, this role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple dealership locations.
The Payroll Coordinator supports the organization by delivering end-to-end payroll services for a diverse workforce, contributing to operational excellence, employee satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. This position works closely with HR, Finance, and dealership leadership while supporting payroll and benefits administration for a large, fast-paced, and unionized environment.
Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll for approximately 150–300 employees, including hourly, salaried, and commissioned staff
Enter and maintain employee data including new hires, status changes, voluntary deductions, and terminations in the payroll system




Calculate and process new hire pay, termination pay, bonuses, retroactive adjustments, and other payroll corrections
Prepare and process off-cycle payroll runs, including final pays and discrepancy resolutions
Administer company group perks, including registering new employees through online benefits platforms
Ensure payroll processing complies with BC employment standards, labour laws, and union agreements
Journalize and post payroll-related entries and support payroll-related general ledger activities
Reconcile monthly payroll accounts as directed and assist with payroll audits and reporting
Prepare on-demand cheques for payroll-related items as required
Collaborate effectively with Payroll team members while managing highly time-sensitive deadlines
Complete additional payroll and benefits-related tasks as assigned by the Regional Payroll & Benefits Manager
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation required

3–5 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-location organization

- Experience processing payroll in a unionized environment
- Proven experience managing payroll for a large employee population

Strong working knowledge of BC labour and employment standards as they relate to payroll
Payroll system experience required; PayWorks experience is considered an asset
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet strict payroll deadlines
In addition to working with and learning from a team of leading professionals in the automotive industry, our benefits include:
Job-specific coaching & training programs
Comprehensive health & dental plans
Employee wellness & assistance programs
Employee social events

📌 Support Payroll Administrator H/F (Vancouver)
🏢 Dilawri Group of Companies
📍 Vancouver