Payroll Manager

School District 23 : Central Okanagan; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

School District 23: Central Okanagan is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll management and lead a team in an educational setting. The ideal candidate will have a Payroll Leadership Professional designation and significant experience in payroll systems, communication, and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years recent experience managing electronic payroll systems.
• Experience with unionized payroll in a large organization.
• Supervisory experience of payroll staff.

Responsibilities

• Implementing best practices of payroll management.
• Managing workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Leading an innovative payroll team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Project Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Payroll Leadership Professional designation

Job description

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It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25,500 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan, encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 50 school sites, including 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle Schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12). The district has an excellent reputation for providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment, offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive holistically.

Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate will have an outstanding ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload. They will exercise independent judgment and action while dealing with employees at all levels, government agencies, benefit providers, and the public. They will demonstrate leadership skills to foster a thriving team within an organization with sophisticated interdependent departments. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in:

• Implementing and understanding best practices of payroll management.
• Extensive knowledge of the integration between payroll, human resources, and finance departments.
• Assessing and managing multiple priorities effectively in a high-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Initiative and project leadership in implementing new procedures and systems to promote sustainability and efficiency.

The annual salary range for this position is $96,786 to $120,983.

Requirements:

• Payroll Leadership Professional designation (formerly CPM) from the National Payroll Institute.
• At least 6 years of recent experience managing electronic payroll and benefits systems, preferably in a middle to large school district.
• Experience with unionized payroll in a large organization.
• Supervisory experience of payroll staff and ability to support an innovative payroll team.
• Strong knowledge and skills to lead teams in integrating learning technologies.

Please apply through Make a Future at https://buff.ly/92n2geY. Include a cover letter, comprehensive resume, supporting documents, and references by 8:00 a.m., Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Bob McEwen

Executive Director of Human Resources

Central Okanagan Public Schools

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting / Auditing, Finance, Administrative

Primary and Secondary Education and Education

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