Senior Payroll Manager – vancouver

Job Title: Senior Manager, Payroll

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Description:-

• Lead and develop the global Payroll team, establishing clear standards for accuracy, reliability, and business continuity

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for 1,800+ global employees, including audits, reconciliations, and payroll journal entries

• Ensure timely submission of all required government filings, remittances, and pension contributions

• Partner with HR, Finance, and Legal to align payroll practices with employment agreements, company policy, and local legislation

• Act as the primary escalation point for complex payroll issues and inquiries

• Stay current on payroll laws, tax treatments, regulations, and best practices across all countries where the organization operates

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of payroll operating procedures and best practices, identifying opportunities for streamlining and automation in collaboration with Human Resources

• Review annual bonus payout calculations and support payroll-related inputs for corporate tax filings and incentive programs

• Provide payroll variance analysis and support other finance-related requests as needed

• Support the implementation of new technology and process improvement initiatives, coordinating with cross-functional partners including HR, Enterprise Systems, and external consultants

• Assist with ad hoc departmental projects as required

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll information and documentation

What You Must Have:

• 7+ years of progressive global payroll experience in mid-to-large organizations, with a strong understanding of payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and complex pay scenarios including commissions, incentives, variable compensation, retroactive adjustments, and year-end processes

• People-focused leader with 3+ years of leadership experience, recognized for coaching and developing teams, setting clear priorities, maintaining strong controls, and remaining calm and decisive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

• Experience supporting a distributed, high-growth workforce in a fast-paced technology environment

• Hands-on experience with Canadian, US, and UK payroll; knowledge of Swiss, Swedish, Spanish, or Australian payroll considered an asset

• Experience supporting global expansion initiatives, including the use of Employer of Record (EOR) models, considered an asset

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration or a related field, including coursework in Accounting; Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred

• Experience implementing Human Capital Management (HCM) systems highly preferred

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Exceptional numerical accuracy with strong attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

• Highly adaptable with strong organizational and self-management skills

• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage a dynamic workload

• Strong ownership mindset with a clear focus on deadlines and deliverables

• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to write clear, concise, professional business correspondence