Senior Payroll Specialist

Robert Half

  • Vancouver, BC
  • $70,000-80,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Job Description:Our client is a reputable and growing organization known for their commitment to excellence, employee satisfaction, and operational efficiency. They are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to assist with payroll operations, ensure compliance with all legislative requirements, and support process improvements across the organization.The Senior Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll for Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.Key Responsibilities
  • Process full-cycle payroll for salaried and hourly employees across multiple provinces, in compliance with federal and provincial legislation.
  • Prepare and submit all payroll-related remittances, including CPP, EI, income tax, and other statutory deductions.
  • Manage year-end payroll activities, including T4/T4A preparation, reconciliation, and submission.
  • Perform payroll month-end accounting entries, journal entries, and reconciliations.
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, benefits, and deductions in a timely and professional manner.
  • Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring data integrity within the HRIS/payroll system.
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure seamless integration between payroll, benefits, and accounting processes.
  • Stay current with changes in payroll legislation and proactively recommend process improvements.
Requirements:Qualifications
  • PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation or pursuing required
  • Minimum 3+ years of progressive payroll experience,
  • Strong proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., Ceridian Dayforce, ADP, Workday, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong customer service orientation.
If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05060-0013281273 in all correspondence.

Robert Half