- Provides guidance and mentorship to the Payroll Coordinator, reviews payroll outputs for accuracy, and supports resolution of complex payroll issues.
- Supports payroll execution across multiple pay cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Coordinates with Dayforce Managed Services to resolve issues and validate outputs.
- Ensures compliance with payroll-related legislation and regulations; produces payroll remittances and annual tax documents; oversees compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements; and develops policies and procedures for the payroll function. Assists the Manager, Payroll in maintaining compliance with federal and provincial legislation, including CRA requirements and OSFI readiness.
- Develops processes for reviews and audits of each pay cycle. Supports audit preparation and documentation and ensures payroll records are maintained accurately.
- Collaborates with Dayforce Managed Services to ensure system functionality aligns with legislative and organizational requirements.
- Reviews and recommends updates to payroll system configuration and recommends and implements changes leading best-practice operations.
- Supports the Manager, Payroll in CRA-related matters and acts as a secondary contact for escalated payroll inquiries.
- Ensures payroll processing reflects accurate benefit deductions, leave adjustments, and return-to-work arrangements. Advises on payroll implications of benefit changes.

Requirements - Diploma in business administration, accounting or in a related field required or an equivalent combination of experience and education; Bachelor’s degree is an asset

- Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation required; Payroll Leadership Skilled (PLP) designation an asset




- 4+ years of payroll experience and advanced knowledge of payroll legislation required
- Preferred:
- Working knowledge of the Employment Standards Act and Canada Labour Code
- Dayforce experience or similar outsourced payroll platforms
- Ability to perform complex tasks with little or no supervision; comfortable working in a fast-paced setting where meeting time-sensitive deadlines is required
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret legislation and resolve payroll discrepancies Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in payroll compliance, legislation, and processing, with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness. Proficient in developing policies, conducting audits, and collaborating with payroll systems to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. Highest-signal resume keywords - Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) Designation
- 4+ Years Payroll Experience
- Advanced Knowledge of Payroll Legislation
- Dayforce Experience
- Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills - Payroll Processing
- Statutory Reporting
- Policy Development
- Audit Preparation
- Benefit Deductions
- Leave Adjustments
- Return-to-Work Arrangements
- Legislative Interpretation
- Payroll System Configuration
- CRA Requirements Soft Skills - Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure Certifications & Qualifications - Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) Designation
- Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) Designation Industry Keywords - Employment Standards Act
- Canada Labour Code
- Payroll Legislation
- Payroll Remittances
- Statutory Filing Requirements Tools & Technologies - Dayforce
- Outsourced Payroll Platforms

📌 Payroll Specialist – 12 Month Contract (Langley)
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