Senior Manager, Payroll

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Manager, Payroll to oversee and optimize payroll operations within their organization. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, this role requires a dynamic leader with expertise in payroll systems, compliance, and employee benefits administration. You will play a critical role in ensuring payroll accuracy, streamlining processes, and supporting the broader HR and financial functions. The role would require relocation should you not be located in the lower mainland.Responsibilities:Lead all aspects of payroll operations for a complex, high-volume environment spanning unionized and non-union employee groupsEnsure accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly payroll, T4 and T4A slips, in compliance with legislative and collective agreement requirementsMaintain rigorous internal controls and risk management frameworks to safeguard payroll accuracy and confidentialityProvide strategic guidance and escalation support for payroll-related labour relations matters, including grievances and bargainingCollaborate cross-functionally with Finance, HR, IT, and the Integrated Services Center to align payroll strategy with enterprise objectivesOversee Workday configuration, payroll system integrations, and automation initiatives, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Coach, mentor, and lead a payroll team of 30, including team leads focused on operations, maternity leave, tuition waivers, and contributionsServe as the institutional subject matter expert on Canadian payroll compliance, tax filings, benefit entitlements, and CRA regulationsRepresent the company in audits, external stakeholder meetings, and strategic community initiativesDrive continuous improvement through data analytics, performance metrics, and cross-functional engagementDesign and maintain payroll SLAs and KPIs to ensure alignment with service excellence goals Lead communication and training initiatives for payroll across the company, including onboarding orientations and ServiceNow query triageServe as backup to the Director of Payroll during absences and support succession planning