Manager, Payroll & Benefits

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples:

The q̓íc̓əy̓ - Katzie, the q̓ʷa:n̓ƛ̓ən̓-Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

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Join us in our mission to provide the best start for children, preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow. If you are passionate about education, diversity, and making a positive impact, we invite you to explore opportunities with Surrey Schools.

Under the direction of the Associate Director, Payroll & Benefits, the Manager, Payroll & Benefits is responsible for the payroll operations of the District, ensuring compliance with legislation, provincial and federal policies, and reporting requirements. This position leads the Payroll team and ensures high service levels and standards are met. The Manager actively participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of systems, policies, and procedures and leads best practices and continuous improvement activities in collaboration with other departments.

* This is a term assignment for 12-months*

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures payroll information is reliable, accurate and secure, and the processing of payroll transactions complies with collective agreements, employment contracts, benefit contracts, legislation and school district policies and practices.
• Provides leadership and direction to the payroll team by establishing priorities, providing work direction, and fostering effective teamwork. Manages recruitment and selection, monitors and assesses individual and team performance, develops and implements employee development plans.
• Responsible for payroll financial and management reporting and data analytics to various internal stakeholders, governmental and regulatory bodies, and outside agencies.
• Analyses and resolves issues impacting service delivery. Identifies and implements corrective actions and partners with other departments to lead and support system and process improvements.
• Manages security and maintenance of systems and data to support accounting, legal, and regulatory requirements, such as Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and B.C. privacy law
• Maintains and builds trusted relationships and communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that needs are met and resolve issues. Serves on committees, working groups, and taskforces, providing advice and expertise in support of district goals.
• Participates in business continuity and operational planning activities, including goal and priority setting for the Payroll Department. Establishes targets and key performance indicators that drive a culture…