Accounting & Finance

Senior Payroll Manager

Robert Half

Surrey · Bc · Canada

  • Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; Payroll Compliance detail oriented (PCP) designation required
  • Payroll Leadership detail oriented (PLP) designation or equivalent experience with large unionized Canadian Payroll
  • Minimum 8 years of progressive payroll leadership experience in large, unionized environments
  • Demonstrated expertise in Canadian payroll legislation, benefits administration, and pension compliance
  • Proven track record with large ERP platforms (Workday preferred; SAP or Oracle acceptable) and payroll transformation initiatives
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills, including experience building performance dashboards and KPIs
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams, managing conflict, and mentoring high-performing staff
  • Effective communicator comfortable engaging with executives, faculty, union leaders, and technical teams
  • Experience with ServiceNow ticketing systems and orientation training for new staff
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and ethical leadership
  • Experience handling complex overpayment, reconciliation, and collections processes
  • Familiarity with CRA regulations and direct liaison experience with federal tax authorities
  • Experience in multi-union and employee groups strongly preferred
  • CPA prep and/or designation preferred


Reference: WJ-745_13808617

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