Overview Our client is a growing organization with complex payroll and workforce systems, currently focused on strengthening payroll infrastructure, data integrity, and system utilization. They are seeking a Payroll Implementation Manager to lead payroll system ownership, drive configuration improvements, and ensure reliable, compliant payroll execution across the organization.
This role blends payroll expertise with systems thinking and process design and is ideal for someone who enjoys improving how payroll operates rather than simply running it.
The Role The Payroll Implementation Manager acts as the internal owner of payroll systems and workflows, partnering with finance, HR, and operations to ensure payroll processes are scalable, accurate, and well-documented. In addition to overseeing payroll delivery, this role is responsible for system configuration, reporting frameworks, and continuous optimization.
Key Responsibilities Own payroll system setup, configuration, and ongoing enhancements
Lead payroll system implementations, upgrades, and feature rollouts
Review payroll data inputs and outputs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency
Act as escalation point for complex payroll issues and system-related discrepancies




Partner with internal teams to streamline payroll workflows and reduce manual processes
Develop and maintain payroll process documentation, controls, and SOPs
Oversee payroll approvals and ensure timelines are met each pay cycle
Support payroll reporting, analytics, and audit requirements
Coordinate payroll-related aspects of benefits processing and deductions
Identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities within payroll operations
Experience & Qualifications Payroll certification required (PCP or equivalent)
5+ years of progressive payroll experience in a systems-driven environment
Hands-on experience with payroll system implementations or major optimizations
Advanced working knowledge of a modern HRIS/payroll platform (UKG experience strongly preferred)
Strong understanding of payroll compliance, statutory deductions, and year-end requirements
Experience working with cross-functional teams on system or process initiatives
High level of proficiency in Excel, including reporting and data validation
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
Comfortable operating in an workplace undergoing change or transformation

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📌 Payroll Implementation Manager (British Columbia)
🏢 Humans of HR
📍 British Columbia