Manager, payroll service

Assistant Manager, Payroll Services

City of Burnaby is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Assistant Manager, Payroll Services to join our Payroll Services team. Reporting to the Manager, Payroll Services, the role is responsible for overseeing the completion of City payroll, financial payroll postings, and the preparation of complex regulatory and statutory reports for governing bodies.

• Develop, implement, and review payroll policies, procedures, standards, and business processes.
• Participate in system testing and recommend solutions to improve automation and resolve technical issues.
• Manage payroll reconciliation and related general ledger accounts.
• Address complex payroll matters involving labour relations, statutory and legislative requirements, and policy interpretation.
• Serve as the primary payroll resource during collective bargaining, providing financial costing and statistical analysis of agreement proposals.
• Set annual goals for the payroll department and recommend implementation of financial systems related to payroll.
• Lead improvements to corporate payroll policies and practices, oversee production of biweekly payroll for union and exempt staff, and manage reporting and analysis across multiple ERP, statistical, and financial systems.
• Perform related work as required, including reporting and analyzing data such as sick time, vacation usage, benefit coverage, superannuation, and headcount.

• Completion of the Chartered Professional Accountant Common Final Exam or Canadian Payroll Association Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) certification combined with an Accounting Certificate, diploma, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of progressive supervisory experience in a computerized, multi-union payroll environment.
• Strong leadership skills to guide a team of 3-10 professional and clerical staff, including recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and provincial laws, City policies, and collective agreements related to payroll.
• Experience with SAP HR/Payroll or similar ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, resolve conflicts, communicate complex payroll issues clearly, and build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in payroll-related software applications and a valid Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

• Competitive salary ranging from $125,078 to $147,139 per year.
• Permanent full-time employment with benefits and professional development opportunities.
• Work on-site in Burnaby, BC.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh), and k?ik?????m Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years.

We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexu.

We appreciate your interest. To apply, please submit your application by August 29, 2025.