Exciting Opportunity: Payroll Coordinator/Team LeaderAre you an experienced payroll professional with exceptional organizational and leadership skills? Our Surrey public services client invites you to join their team as a Payroll Coordinator/Team Leader. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing organization that prides itself on excellence, integrity, and service to the community. As a Payroll Coordinator/Team Leader, you will play a critical role in ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient payroll operations. Your expertise in payroll systems, collective agreement interpretation, and benefit administration will make a meaningful impact in shaping operational success. You will experience:<ul><li>A collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.</li><li>Work-life balance with a 35-hour workweek.</li><li>Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic, innovative organization.</li></ul>Your Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Processing payroll for all employees accurately and on time.</li><li>Interpreting and applying regulations, collective agreements, and policies related to payroll.</li><li>Managing updates, testing, and integration of financial systems, including PeopleSoft.</li><li>Supervising and mentoring payroll staff, offering guidance on complex matters.</li><li>Maintaining and improving internal payroll processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.</li><li>Preparing year-end financials related to payroll and benefits.</li><li>Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to address inquiries and provide payroll-related solutions.</li><li>Leading projects, audits, and studies to improve payroll processes and operations.</li></ul>

The ideal candidate will possess:<ul><li>A strong background in payroll processing, with 7+ years of recent experience in a complex, computerized payroll environment, including supervisory responsibilities.</li><li>Completion of Grade 12, along with accounting coursework equivalent to level 3 of a professional accounting designation and Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) courses.</li><li>An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.</li><li>Robust knowledge of payroll and benefits laws, employee records management, and collective agreement interpretation.</li><li>Proficiency in integrated payroll systems (e.g., PeopleSoft), Microsoft Excel, and other PC applications.</li><li>Stellar organizational, communication, and leadership skills.</li><li>The ability to obtain and maintain police security clearance (required).</li></ul>If you are a detail-oriented payroll professional with a passion for teamwork and operational efficiency, take the next step in your career by sending your application detailing your qualifications and experience.Please quote job number 05150-0013310259. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Surrey, BC
onsite
Permanent
80000.00 - 85000.00 CAD / Yearly
Exciting Opportunity: Payroll Coordinator/Team LeaderAre you an experienced payroll professional with exceptional organizational and leadership skills? Our Surrey public services client invites you to join their team as a Payroll Coordinator/Team Leader. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing organization that prides itself on excellence, integrity, and service to the community. As a Payroll Coordinator/Team Leader, you will play a critical role in ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient payroll operations. Your expertise in payroll systems, collective agreement interpretation, and benefit administration will make a meaningful impact in shaping operational success. You will experience:<ul><li>A collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.</li><li>Work-life balance with a 35-hour workweek.</li><li>Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic, innovative organization.</li></ul>Your Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Processing payroll for all employees accurately and on time.</li><li>Interpreting and applying regulations, collective agreements, and policies related to payroll.</li><li>Managing updates, testing, and integration of financial systems, including PeopleSoft.</li><li>Supervising and mentoring payroll staff, offering guidance on complex matters.</li><li>Maintaining and improving internal payroll processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.</li><li>Preparing year-end financials related to payroll and benefits.</li><li>Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to address inquiries and provide payroll-related solutions.</li><li>Leading projects, audits, and studies to improve payroll processes and operations.</li></ul>
2025-10-03T18:04:26Z

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