Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships.

Salary Information: 13-7 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $37.73 to $41.66 per hour Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Travel Frequency: Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union) Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday We are currently seeking a Payroll Supervisor to join our Human Resources team.

The Payroll

Supervisor is responsible for overseeing payroll administration and preparation, ensuring the payroll department meets operational needs by effectively allocating workloads, monitoring staff scheduling and leaves, and providing training to maintain a well-equipped team for biweekly payroll processing, as well as efficient use of department resources while maintaining exceptional customer service standards. This role also maintains compliance with established payroll principles, collective agreements, best practices, and standards, as well as the requirements of regulatory bodies such as Revenue Canada, Employment Standards, Pension Corporation, and WorkSafe BC. They are also responsible for system testing and ensuring the accuracy of information required by IT and HRIS.

A Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation from the National Payroll Institute,



plus completion of at least one year of an accounting/business program at an accredited post-secondary institute; Two years of previous supervisory experience in the areas of recruiting, training, scheduling, assigning work and conducting performance appraisals; Demonstrated working knowledge of integrated HRIS and accounting systems. Demonstrated knowledge and advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

Proven ability to communicate courteously and effectively in English both verbally and in writing with faculty, staff, administrators, auditors, Ministry and agency officials and the public. As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part time.

Kwantlen Polytechnic

University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

Kwantlen Polytechnic

University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University.

📌 Part-Time Accounting & Payroll Coordinator (Vancouver)
🏢 Kwantlen Polytechnic University
📍 Vancouver