Job Description

Senior Payroll Administrator

Contract | 6 months

Vancouver, BC | Onsite

Pay Rate:

$40/hr

Description

We are seeking a highly experienced

Senior Payroll Administrator

to oversee timely, accurate payroll processing across multiple provinces and business lines. In this role, you'll serve as a key subject-matter expert, supporting payroll policy development, driving process improvements, and resolving complex payroll challenges. This position is ideal for someone who brings exceptional attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and a strong commitment to service excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

Overseeing bi-weekly and weekly payroll cycles, including audits to ensure accuracy and compliance. Reviewing payroll data, troubleshooting discrepancies, and managing off-cycle payments, ROEs, and manual adjustments. Preparing and posting payroll journal entries while supporting general ledger activities and account reconciliations. Auditing timesheets, resolving system variances, and ensuring adherence to provincial and federal legislative requirements. Acting as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries; partnering with HR teams to address data and process issues. Preparing recurring and ad-hoc payroll reports; leading quarter-end and year-end payroll tasks, including WCB, EHT, and related reconciliations. Supporting payroll system updates, including new pay codes, wage changes, workflows, and policy rollouts. Leading audit deliverables, maintaining payroll training documentation, and mentoring junior payroll team members. Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and overall service delivery.

What You Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.

5+ years of progressive payroll experience.

PCP designation required.

Strong proficiency in payroll systems (Dayforce experience is a strong asset). In-depth knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance requirements across multiple provinces. Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and coach junior team members. A proactive, analytical, and detail-driven approach to problem-solving.

Why Join the Team

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on payroll operations during a critical period. Work with a supportive, collaborative HR and finance team. Gain exposure to multi-province payroll, policy development, and system enhancements. Build leadership experience by mentoring others and driving key initiatives. A role where your expertise and insights directly contribute to better processes and stronger compliance.

Who Will Excel in This Role

Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex payroll issues. A payroll expert who is both detail-oriented and able to see the bigger-picture implications of process changes. A collaborative professional who builds strong relationships with HR, Finance, and operational teams. A confident communicator who can explain payroll concepts clearly and diplomatically. An individual who proactively seeks efficiency opportunities and enjoys continuous improvement.


By applying to any TEEMA job on any portal implies entering into a business relationship with us and therefore grants TEEMA consent to send you further job updates or industry and company related information.


#Workwolf #TEEMA_3219