<p>Our client, an innovative and fast-growing technology company located in Downtown Vancouver, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Payroll to lead and elevate its payroll function across a multi-entity organization with employees in Canada and the United States. This is a full-time, in-office role suited for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment and enjoys building scalable, efficient payroll operations that support a people-first culture.</p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you will provide both strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of payroll operations, partner closely with cross-functional teams, and help ensure payroll processes keep pace with a rapidly evolving organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the payroll function for US and Canadian hourly and salaried employees.</p><p>• Manage, mentor, and coach payroll team members, supporting career development and performance management.</p><p>• Develop, maintain, and enhance payroll policies, procedures, and timekeeping processes.</p><p>• Oversee ongoing payroll operations and system optimization in partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors.</p><p>• Review and approve payroll reports, analyses, contribution files (e.g., retirement plans), and benefit invoices prior to submission and reconciliation.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all federal, provincial, and state payroll tax, reporting, and remittance requirements.</p><p>• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting payroll, compensation, and benefits, and communicate implications to stakeholders.</p><p>• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll data and employee information.</p><p>• Act as the payroll subject matter expert, identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.</p><p>• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to payroll processes and controls.</p><p>• Prepare and review preliminary payroll reports and comparative analyses.</p><p>• Identify, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues.</p><p>• Lead and support payroll-related audits.</p>
