PavCo is looking for an experienced and people-focused Manager, Payroll and Benefits to lead a critical function that supports employees across the organization.

In this role, you will oversee the full payroll and benefits administration cycle for both unionized and non-unionized employees, ensuring services are delivered accurately, on time, and with care.

You will provide steady leadership to a dedicated team, bring structure and clarity to complex payroll requirements, and help strengthen processes that support compliance, consistency, and a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and solutions-focused, whose leadership style encourages collaboration, builds trust, and empowers the team to deliver high-quality service every day.

Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, statutory holidays, and shifts outside standard business hours (typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, taxes, deductions, and related payments.
• Lead by example in a hands-on payroll environment by actively processing payroll alongside the team while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of payroll services.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of payroll and benefits reporting and remittances, including submissions to the Receiver General, pension plan, extended health/dental, Life, LTD and other insurance providers, and Employer Health Tax (EHT).
• Ensure payroll records, employee files, and related documentation are kept accurate, complete, confidential, and up to date.
• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day work of the Payroll and Benefits team by setting priorities, assigning work, providing coaching and guidance, monitoring workloads, and ensuring payroll deadlines and service commitments are consistently met.
• Support payroll team members and contractors through onboarding, coaching, training, and day-to-day guidance on payroll and benefits policies, procedures, systems, and service expectations.
• Provide payroll onboarding, guidance, and training to people managers to support timely payroll processing, accurate submissions, and consistent application of pay policies.
• Review regular payroll reporting for key obligations, including pension, EHT, and CRA requirements, to help ensure information is accurate and submitted on time.
• Work closely with managers and internal partners to gather payroll information, resolve issues, answer questions, and support consistent pay policy compliance.
• Collaborate with the Finance department to support payroll reporting, reconciliations, cost allocations, audits, and timely resolution of payroll-related questions or discrepancies.

• Act as a first point of escalation for more complex payroll-related questions, reviewing issues, providing practical guidance, and supporting timely resolution.
• Stay current on payroll, compensation, and benefits requirements; apply required updates to day-to-day processes and communicate changes to the team, managers, and internal partners as needed.
• Lead the continuous improvement of payroll operations by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, systems, controls, and service delivery, improving accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and the employee experience.
• Participate in departmental and cross-functional projects that support payroll, benefits, and operational priorities.
• Serve as the organizational lead for payroll operations, ensuring payroll practices, systems, controls, and processes evolve to meet changing legislative requirements and organizational needs.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Undergraduate degree preferred in a related discipline that includes studies in Human Resources, Accounting, or Finance.
• PCP or CPM designation preferred (or willingness to obtain designation within reasonable timeframe).
• Minimum of 5 years payroll processing experience in a leadership role. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Preference to those with Dayforce experience.
• Strong aptitude for systems and data management such as Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a large public sector organization and union environment is an asset.
• Expert knowledge of current Canadian payroll principles and practices and legislative requirements as they impact payroll.
• Experience processing full-cycle payroll in a complex environment, including general analysis and reporting, with experience in accounting functions related to payroll.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic accounting and human resources principles and concepts and Employment Standards.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective, lasting professional relationships accompanied by a demonstrated customer focus.
• Strong organizational abilities, a keen attention to detail, proven problem solving and decision-making skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The salary range for this position is $82,315 to 102,893

• Offers will be in line with PavCo's internal pay equity and qualified candidate's experience and education.
• Salary discussion and overall compensation package will be presented during initial phone interviews.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Compensation: A salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including health coverage and wellness support starting on your first day.
• Hybrid environment post probation
• BC Public Service Pension Plan

We Appreciate Your Interest in PavCo and This Position

At PavCo, we are committed to building high-performance teams. Our selection process is thorough, and all candidate applications are reviewed. Should your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, a member of our recruitment team will contact you.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you're excited to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you-apply now with your resume and cover letter.

Please note that we can only consider applicants who are eligible to work in Canada.