14 results for Payroll Manager in Burnaby, BC

Payroll & Benefits Manager

Surrey, BC
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to join their growing organization. The Payroll & Benefits Manager will report into senior leadership and be responsible for leading the payroll and benefits function across a multi-site Canadian organization. This position will oversee full-cycle payroll, employee benefits administration, payroll accounting, compliance, and a small payroll team while acting as the organization's subject matter expert for payroll and benefits. The ideal candidate enjoys improving processes, leading people, and working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee service are paramount. What's on Offer• Salary: $100,000 - $120,000• 3 weeks' vacation• Extended Benefits• Company-sponsored social events throughout the year• Monday – Friday onsite position• Opportunity to join a growing, well-established Canadian organization with excellent long-term career potential Must Haves• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation• Union payroll experience• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience• Employee benefits administration experience• Payroll accounting experience, including month-end reconciliations and journal entries Nice to Have• Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation• Experience with Payworks payroll software• Experience managing payroll across multiple locations or entities• Experience supporting payroll or benefits audits• Strong Microsoft Excel skills• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements• Strong communication and leadership skills
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Senior Manager, Payroll

Vancouver, BC
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 150000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Manager, Payroll to oversee and optimize payroll operations within their organization. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, this role requires a dynamic leader with expertise in payroll systems, compliance, and employee benefits administration. You will play a critical role in ensuring payroll accuracy, streamlining processes, and supporting the broader HR and financial functions. The role would require relocation should you not be located in the lower mainland. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead all aspects of payroll operations for a complex, high-volume environment spanning unionized and non-union employee groups</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly payroll, T4 and T4A slips, in compliance with legislative and collective agreement requirements</li><li>Maintain rigorous internal controls and risk management frameworks to safeguard payroll accuracy and confidentiality</li><li>Provide strategic guidance and escalation support for payroll-related labour relations matters, including grievances and bargaining</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, HR, IT, and the Integrated Services Center to align payroll strategy with enterprise objectives</li><li>Oversee Workday configuration, payroll system integrations, and automation initiatives, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA) </li><li>Coach, mentor, and lead a payroll team of 30, including team leads focused on operations, maternity leave, tuition waivers, and contributions</li><li>Serve as the institutional subject matter expert on Canadian payroll compliance, tax filings, benefit entitlements, and CRA regulations</li><li>Represent the company in audits, external stakeholder meetings, and strategic community initiatives</li><li>Drive continuous improvement through data analytics, performance metrics, and cross-functional engagement</li><li>Design and maintain payroll SLAs and KPIs to ensure alignment with service excellence goals </li><li>Lead communication and training initiatives for payroll across the company, including onboarding orientations and ServiceNow query triage</li><li>Serve as backup to the Director of Payroll during absences and support succession planning</li></ul>
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Vancouver, BC
onsite
Permanent
55000 - 65000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, a well-established and growing Canadian organization, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team in the Tri-Cities area. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and is looking to join a collaborative, people-focused organization. Reporting to the Payroll Team Lead, the Payroll Administrator will be responsible for processing full-cycle payroll for over 500+ union and non-union employees across multiple locations while ensuring compliance with employment standards, collective agreements, and company policies. Please note: This is a 16-month maternity leave coverage with the potential for extension or permanent employment based on business needs and performance. Key Responsibilities• Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ unionized and non-unionized employees.• Process garnishments, off-cycle payments, terminations, and Records of Employment (ROEs).• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries.• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including T4-related inquiries and reporting.• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, rehires, compensation changes, and employee information updates.• Prepare payroll reconciliations and various payroll-related reports, including union dues and seniority reporting.• Monitor and communicate payroll and timekeeping discrepancies to internal stakeholders.• Provide payroll and timekeeping system training to new employees as required.• Stay current with employment standards legislation, collective agreements, and payroll best practices.• Contribute to process improvements and payroll documentation updates.• Support additional payroll and administrative projects as required.
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Vancouver, BC
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is a publicly traded natural resources organization with mining and exploration operations across North America. As the company continues to grow, they are seeking a Payroll Specialist to support a diverse workforce spanning multiple Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions. Position SummaryThe Payroll Specialist will be responsible for full-cycle payroll processing for Canadian employees while supporting the review and approval of U.S. payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions. This role will oversee payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, manage benefits administration, and ensure compliance with applicable payroll legislation. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll systems knowledge and experience working in complex or partially manual payroll environments. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll for employees located in British Columbia and Saskatchewan, ensuring timely and accurate payroll delivery.</li><li>Review, validate, and approve multi-jurisdictional U.S. payroll for a combination of hourly and salaried employees.</li><li>Process employee timesheets, including regular hours, overtime, bonuses, and other earnings adjustments.</li><li>Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and payroll deductions.</li><li>Process and reconcile 401(k) contributions and related payroll activities for U.S.-based employees.</li><li>Calculate and process annual incentive payments, bonuses, and other variable compensation.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data while ensuring compliance with Canadian and U.S. regulations.</li><li>Prepare payroll reconciliations, remittances, and year-end reporting requirements.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced controls.</li></ul>
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

North Vancouver, BC
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 115000 CAD / Yearly
A well-established, rapidly growing BC-based consulting and engineering organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its finance team in North Vancouver. With 300+ employees across British Columbia and backing from a respected private equity partner, the company is entering an exciting phase of growth following the recent merger of two longstanding industry leaders. Serving clients across infrastructure, environmental, forestry, energy, utilities, and resource sectors, the organization offers the stability of an established business with the momentum and opportunity of a growing enterprise. Reporting to the Controller and working closely with the CFO, this role will oversee a team of four accounting professionals while taking ownership of the accounting function, month-end close, and financial reporting processes. What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Lead and mentor a team of 4 accounting staff</li><li>Manage the full accounting cycle and month-end close process</li><li>Prepare month-end and year-end financial statements and reporting packages</li><li>Review and post accruals, intercompany transactions, and journal entries</li><li>Maintain general ledger integrity and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting activities</li><li>Ensure timely government remittances and regulatory compliance</li><li>Partner closely with operations and business services teams to support accurate project billings</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and year-end requirements as needed</li><li>Support the annual audit and year-end review process</li><li>Drive process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and AP automation initiatives</li><li>Play a key role in ongoing ERP optimization and finance transformation projects</li></ul>
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Surrey, BC
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 135000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to provide strategic and operational HR leadership for a unionized manufacturing environment in Surrey, British Columbia. This role works closely with site and business leaders to strengthen employee relations, support workforce planning, and guide key people initiatives across multiple operations. The successful candidate will help advance a workplace culture centred on safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: • Provide both strategic advice and hands-on HR support to operational leaders across several locations, ensuring people practices align with business goals. • Lead employee and labour relations matters by advising on workplace investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, performance concerns, and policy application. • Work in partnership with labour relations teams to manage grievances, interpret collective agreements, support bargaining activities, and contribute to overall union strategies. • Build constructive relationships with union representatives to encourage effective communication and productive labour-management outcomes. • Oversee talent-related activities such as hiring support, onboarding, succession planning, employee development, and broader organizational effectiveness initiatives. • Manage the performance review cycle by facilitating goal setting, coaching conversations, development planning, and annual evaluation processes. • Administer compensation-related programs, including job assessments, salary adjustments, merit reviews, and incentive processes. • Track HR data and prepare reports that help leaders make informed decisions and identify opportunities for operational improvement. • Maintain compliance with employment standards, company policies, collective agreements, and workplace health and safety requirements.
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Vancouver, BC
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 80000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is a publicly listed company with operations across North America with a diverse portfolio of operating, development-stage, and exploration projects, the company continues to invest in technology, process improvements, and scalable infrastructure to support its expanding footprint. As part of a growing finance team, the Accounts Payable Supervisor will play a key role in supporting multi-entity operations across North America. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Supervise and support a Junior Accountant, providing guidance, training, and review of daily work.</li><li>Oversee full-cycle accounts payable activities, including invoice coding, matching, processing, and payment preparation.</li><li>Manage invoice processing across multiple jurisdictions in Canada and the United States.</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for accounts payable inquiries, resolving issues related to vendors, internal stakeholders, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Create, maintain, and close purchase orders while ensuring proper approvals and supporting documentation are in place.</li><li>Review and verify invoice coding, GL allocations, tax treatment, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare and review AP listing reports and aging schedules to support month-end and management reporting.</li><li>Perform vendor statement and balance reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Partner with operational and finance teams to identify efficiencies and standardize AP processes across multiple locations.</li><li>Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing controls and automation.</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests related to accounts payable transactions and controls.</li><li>Assist with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as required.</li></ul>
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Manager, Tax and Accounting

Vancouver, BC
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 145000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is working with a leading publicly traded natural resources company in seeking a Manager, Tax & Corporate Accounting to join its growing finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a high-growth organization at the forefront of North America’s energy transition. Reporting to senior finance leadership, the successful candidate will lead corporate tax initiatives across Canada and the U.S. while supporting technical accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities in a complex public company environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the organization's Canadian and U.S. tax program, including tax provision preparation for consolidated financial reporting.</li><li>Coordinate and review corporate tax filings prepared by external advisors.</li><li>Act as the primary liaison with external tax consultants, auditors, and tax authorities.</li><li>Lead tax audits, inquiries, and other regulatory matters.</li><li>Support technical accounting projects, including research, analysis, accounting memos, and disclosure requirements.</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting under US GAAP.</li><li>Contribute to SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness initiatives.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and external stakeholders to support business objectives and ensure compliance.</li><li>Provide leadership, mentorship, and support across the accounting function.</li></ul>
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Payment Operations Administrator

Vancouver, BC
onsite
Temporary
25.3365 - 29.337 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payment Operations Administrator to join a financial services team in Vancouver, British Columbia on a Long-term Contract. In this role, you will help keep payment activities running smoothly by supporting transaction handling, reconciliations, reporting, and day-to-day administrative coordination. This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys accurate financial processing, works well with deadlines, and can contribute in a fast-paced operational environment. Responsibilities:• Process daily wire payments, fund transfers, and cheque-related activities with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.• Reconcile accounts and payment records, identify variances, and follow through on outstanding items until resolved.• Review transaction exceptions and investigate discrepancies by working with internal teams and external contacts as needed.• Prepare operational logs, payment summaries, and supporting documentation to maintain clear and complete records.• Provide administrative support for month-end activities and other routine financial operations.• Apply established controls, procedures, and compliance standards throughout all payment processing tasks.• Support in-office cheque issuance requirements and help manage workload coverage for time-sensitive processing.• Contribute to payment administration tasks that allow senior team members to focus on more complex reconciliation and analysis work.
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Accounting and Administration Manager

Vancouver, BC
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 125000 CAD / Yearly
The Accounting and Administration Manager will oversee the efficient administrative operations, manage the billing and maintenance administration team while also performing other key duties as assigned. This role requires a strong blend of leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a l of customer service in a client-facing role. This role will be responsible for maintaining and documenting all contract information, provide regular data reporting to the client, overseeing the accounting and administrative requirements of the contract, and assisting in overall financial reporting. <ul><li>Lead, mentor, and coordinate the activities of the contract’s administrative and billing staff, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to deadlines</li><li>Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, setting performance expectations and conducting regular performance reviews for all direct reports</li><li>Oversee contract full-cycle accounting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual accrual processes</li><li>Oversee document control processes and maintain contract accounting records in accordance with the client’s requirements</li><li>Oversee the completion of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Assist in development of facility maintenance budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis</li><li>Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls and reporting</li><li>Oversee work order management responsibilities of the team</li><li>Work with procurement and other departments on implementing and streamlining workflow processes</li><li>Create and update training materials, ensuring consistency in process execution and quality of service</li><li>Lead ongoing training initiatives to improve team efficiency and service quality</li><li>Offer back-up support to the Administrators, ensuring administrative duties are handled efficiently when needed</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul>
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Surrey, BC
onsite
Temporary
22 - 25 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join an organization in Abbotsford, British Columbia on a Contract basis through the end of November. This in-office role will support a busy accounting team by helping maintain accurate invoice processing and dependable payment administration. The position is well suited to someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with internal teams in a structured office environment. Responsibilities:• Process a high volume of supplier invoices with accuracy and attention to deadlines.• Enter accounts payable information into the company system and keep records current and complete.• Review supporting documents, organize files, and ensure paperwork is properly maintained for audit readiness.• Apply appropriate coding to invoices and assign costs to the correct projects, departments, or jobs as needed.• Assist with scheduled cheque runs. • Communicate with internal stakeholders to clarify invoice details, resolve discrepancies, and support smooth workflow.• Use basic Excel functions to track payment details, organize data, and support reporting needs.• Follow established procedures to help maintain completeness, consistency, and efficiency across accounts payable activities.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

North Vancouver, BC
remote
Temporary
28.5 - 33 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a wholesale distribution organization in North Vancouver, British Columbia on a Contract basis. This role will provide hands-on support to the finance team during a period of increased workload, with a primary focus on accounts payable operations and month-end activities. The successful candidate will contribute to accurate financial processing, assist with related accounting tasks, and help maintain timely reporting and compliance requirements. Responsibilities: • Manage the complete accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, assigning correct coding, matching supporting documents, reconciling statements, and preparing payment runs within Syspro. • Provide day-to-day support to the finance team by helping address elevated transaction volumes and ensuring work is completed efficiently during staffing gaps and onboarding periods. • Answer internal inquiries related to financial information, investigate discrepancies, and interpret accounting data to support informed decision-making. • Assist with additional accounting duties as needed, including selected accounts receivable tasks and reconciliation of general ledger balances. • Coordinate and prepare monthly closing schedules for the accounts payable team to support an organized and timely period-end process. • Review monthly calculations prepared by the accounts payable team to confirm accuracy and resolve any variances before finalization. • Create and maintain spreadsheet-based reports, validate financial details, prepare journal entries, and complete account reconciliations. • Support the preparation, review, approval, and filing of tax returns and related remittances to help ensure compliance with applicable regulations and deadlines.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Funding Manager

Surrey, BC
onsite
Temporary
38 - 44 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Funding Manager to support a local government organization in British Columbia. This contract opportunity is responsible for centralizing contract and funding documentation, maintaining accurate records, reconciling agreements to financial activity, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and external funders to resolve outstanding items and strengthen long-term tracking processes. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support funding operations by maintaining contracts, coding, and department-level tracking across a high-volume, multi-department environment.</li><li>Develop, organize, and maintain centralized systems for tracking contracts, funding agreements, revenue activity, and related accounting documentation.</li><li>Review existing sources, including SharePoint, databases, email correspondence, and historical files, to identify and organize agreement information when records are incomplete or decentralized.</li><li>Research missing contract and funding details and coordinate with internal managers, departments, and external funders to obtain agreements, supporting documents, and key information.</li><li>Oversee high-volume agreement activity, including backlog cleanup, setup of new agreements, monitoring expirations, and following up on outstanding items with managers and directors.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to reconcile funding agreements with accounting entries, deposits, expenditures, and asset-related activity to ensure accurate and complete financial records.</li><li>Assist in resolving overdue reporting requirements and outstanding funder matters through follow-up, documentation, and direct communication with external funding organizations.</li><li>Manage revenue accounting for multiple departments and funding agreements, including invoicing, transaction processing, coding, and revenue recognition.</li><li>Drive improvements in document management, recordkeeping, and tracking processes to strengthen compliance, reporting accuracy, and visibility into funding activity.</li><li>Continue efforts to retrieve missing funding agreements and supporting documentation, further centralize grant and funding records, reconcile agreements to accounting activity, and improve follow-up and tracking processes for more efficient future operations.</li></ul>
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Senior Manager, Accounting

Burnaby, BC
onsite
Permanent
140000 - 160000 CAD / Yearly
Senior Manager, AccountingLocation: Vancouver, BC (hybrid) About the Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Accounting to lead a high-performing accounting team and oversee the organization's financial reporting and compliance functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven accounting leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and partnering with senior leadership in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.The successful candidate will have a strong technical accounting foundation gained through public practice, combined with progressive industry experience leading accounting operations within a complex organization. Key Responsibilities• Lead, mentor, and develop a large accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.• Ensure compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements, including the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls.• Partner with finance leadership to strengthen internal controls, streamline accounting processes, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.• Coordinate and manage external audits while serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and emerging accounting standards.• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives by partnering with cross-functional business leaders.• Review and approve account reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet analyses.• Drive process automation and system enhancements to improve efficiency and reporting capabilities.• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z