Payroll and Benefits Lead

AG Recruitment; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A private health care facility is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Lead to oversee payroll operations for over 400 employees and manage employee benefit programs. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of payroll experience and a PCP designation. This role offers significant growth opportunities within a collaborative environment and requires strong attention to detail and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on, full-cycle payroll experience.
• PCP designation is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of benefits plans and payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations for 400+ employees across multiple sites.
• Supervise and mentor payroll staff.
• Ensure compliance with employment standards and regulations.

Skills

Full-cycle payroll experience

Strong knowledge of benefits plans

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Effective communication

Education

PCP designation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

A private health care facility is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Lead. You will oversee full-cycle payroll operations, manage benefit programs, and serve as a key partner to our Finance and HR teams.

You'll also lead and support exciting special projects, audits, and system enhancements—all while making sure our staff and contractors are well taken care of.

This role reports directly to senior leadership and provides plenty of room for growth, innovation, and meaningful contribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations for 400+ employees across multiple sites
• Supervise and mentor payroll staff and site administrators
• Maintain and optimize payroll systems
• Audit contractor payrolls and ensure compliance with Direct Care Hours
• Develop and produce detailed reports for Health Authorities and internal stakeholders
• Manage pension and benefits programs (MPP, Group RRSPs, Extended Health)
• Support payroll-related functions in acquisitions and union negotiations
• Prepare and manage annual payroll audits, T4s, ROEs, and year-end processes
• Ensure compliance with employment standards, union agreements, CRA, WCB, and more
• Collaborate with HR and Office Managers to ensure accuracy in employee records and payroll processing
• Oversee benefits administration, including enrolment, reconciliation, cost-sharing, and communication

What You Bring

• 3+ years of hands-on, full-cycle payroll experience
• PCP designation is mandatory
• Strong knowledge of benefits plans and payroll legislation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive)
• Proven leadership and communication skills
• Impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site, unionized environment
• Flexible, responsive, and solution-oriented—you're not afraid to roll up your sleeves
• A sense of humor and a collaborative spirit are a must

Preferred

Preferably experience in long-term care or health-related sector

How to Apply

Please submit your resume for this great opportunity to show off your leadership skill to [e-mail]