Our client is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their non-profit organization in Vancouver, British Columbia on a Contract basis. This role will provide short-term support to the payroll team during a period of internal coverage needs, helping ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. The successful candidate will take ownership of end-to-end payroll activities, respond to employee payroll inquiries, and work confidently in a fast-paced environment with both unionized and non-unionized groups.

Responsibilities:
• Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing for a large employee population with a high degree of accuracy and limited supervision.
• Review timesheets, validate payroll data, and complete manual earnings or deduction adjustments as required.
• Address payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders in a timely and thorough manner.
• Support payroll administration for both unionized and non-unionized staff, ensuring applicable agreements and policies are followed.
• Use Dayforce to maintain payroll records, process updates, and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Reconcile payroll information and identify issues before final submission to reduce errors and delays.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain continuity of payroll operations during vacation coverage and team changes.
• Assist with payroll-related administrative tasks and provide dependable support during a busy processing cycle.
• At least 2 years of experience handling full-cycle payroll processing.
• Hands-on experience using Dayforce or Ceridian for payroll administration.
• Working knowledge of payroll practices for union and non-union employee groups.
• Strong ability to manage timesheet reviews, payroll inquiries, and manual adjustments with accuracy.
• Solid Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.

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