We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for our client in Surrey, British Columbia. This Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can guide a team, support both unionized and non-union employee groups, and maintain accurate, compliant payroll practices. The successful candidate will oversee daily payroll activities, collaborate with internal partners, and contribute to reporting, planning, and ongoing process improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the payroll team by setting clear priorities, assigning work, and promoting a collaborative, high-performing environment.

• Oversee daily payroll operations to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule across union and non-union groups.

• Review and authorize payroll adjustments, deductions, benefits, and tax-related changes with a high level of accuracy.

• Ensure payroll administration aligns with collective agreements, employment contracts, benefit provisions, and organizational policies.

• Work closely with internal teams to resolve payroll matters and support business needs.

• Prepare and review month-end payroll reporting, financial summaries, and management reports to support decision-making.

• Support year-end payroll activities, including reconciliations, reporting requirements, and related compliance tasks.

• Contribute to departmental planning by helping define operational goals, workload priorities, and process improvements.

• Take ownership of special assignments and payroll-related projects as required.

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership responsibility within a payroll function.

• Demonstrated experience managing payroll for both unionized and non-unionized environments.

• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, statutory deductions, benefits administration, and year-end requirements.

• Proven ability to supervise, train, and support a payroll team in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience preparing payroll reports, month-end close information, and management-level summaries.

• Solid understanding of payroll compliance requirements, collective agreements, and employment-related documentation.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain a high degree of accuracy.

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