Payroll Specialist – 12 Month Contract

Jobtailor; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Canada is seeking a senior payroll professional to guide the payroll team and ensure accurate, timely processing across multiple cycles. You will partner with Dayforce Managed Services, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive process improvements for audit readiness and policy development.

Ideal candidates will hold PCP designation, with PLP as an asset, and have 4+ years of payroll experience, including knowledge of the Canada Labour Code and Employment Standards Act.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of payroll experience and advanced knowledge of payroll legislation.
• Diploma in business administration, accounting or related field; Bachelor’s degree is an asset.
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation required; Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation an asset.
• Dayforce experience or similar outsourced payroll platforms.
• Ability to perform complex tasks with little supervision in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well in a team.
• Knowledge of Employment Standards Act and Canada Labour Code (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and mentorship to the Payroll Coordinator, reviews payroll outputs for accuracy, and supports resolution of complex payroll issues.
• Supports payroll execution across multiple pay cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Coordinates with Dayforce Managed Services to resolve issues and validate outputs.
• Ensures compliance with payroll-related legislation and regulations; produces payroll remittances and annual tax documents; oversees compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements; and develops policies and procedures for the payroll function.
• Develops processes for reviews and audits of each pay cycle. Supports audit preparation and documentation and ensures payroll records are maintained accurately.
• Collaborates with Dayforce Managed Services to ensure system functionality aligns with legislative and organizational requirements.
• Reviews and recommends updates to payroll system configuration and recommends and implements changes leading best-practice operations.
• Supports the Manager, Payroll in CRA-related matters and acts as a secondary contact for escalated payroll inquiries.
• Ensures payroll processing reflects accurate benefit deductions, leave adjustments, and return-to-work arrangements. Advises on payroll implications of benefit changes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Diploma in business administration/ accounting or related field

Bachelor’s degree (asset)

Tools

Dayforce

Outsourced payroll platforms

Job description

• Provides guidance and mentorship to the Payroll Coordinator, reviews payroll outputs for accuracy, and supports resolution of complex payroll issues.
• Supports payroll execution across multiple pay cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Coordinates with Dayforce Managed Services to resolve issues and validate outputs.
• Ensures compliance with payroll-related legislation and regulations; produces payroll remittances and annual tax documents; oversees compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements; and develops policies and procedures for the payroll function. Assists the Manager, Payroll in maintaining compliance with federal and provincial legislation, including CRA requirements and OSFI readiness.
• Develops processes for reviews and audits of each pay cycle. Supports audit preparation and documentation and ensures payroll records are maintained accurately.
• Collaborates with Dayforce Managed Services to ensure system functionality aligns with legislative and organizational requirements.
• Reviews and recommends updates to payroll system configuration and recommends and implements changes leading best-practice operations.
• Supports the Manager, Payroll in CRA-related matters and acts as a secondary contact for escalated payroll inquiries.
• Ensures payroll processing reflects accurate benefit deductions, leave adjustments, and return-to-work arrangements. Advises on payroll implications of benefit changes.

Requirements

• Diploma in business administration, accounting or in a related field required or an equivalent combination of experience and education; Bachelor’s degree is an asset
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation required; Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation an asset
• 4+ years of payroll experience and advanced knowledge of payroll legislation required
• Preferred:
• Working knowledge of the Employment Standards Act and Canada Labour Code
• Dayforce experience or similar outsourced payroll platforms
• Ability to perform complex tasks with little or no supervision; comfortable working in a fast-paced setting where meeting time-sensitive deadlines is required
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret legislation and resolve payroll discrepancies

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in payroll compliance, legislation, and processing, with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness. Proficient in developing policies, conducting audits, and collaborating with payroll systems to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) Designation
• 4+ Years Payroll Experience
• Advanced Knowledge of Payroll Legislation
• Dayforce Experience
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Payroll Processing
• Statutory Reporting
• Policy Development
• Audit Preparation
• Benefit Deductions
• Leave Adjustments
• Return-to-Work Arrangements
• Legislative Interpretation
• Payroll System Configuration
• CRA Requirements

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to Work Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) Designation
• Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) Designation

Industry Keywords

• Employment Standards Act
• Canada Labour Code
• Payroll Legislation
• Payroll Remittances
• Statutory Filing Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• Dayforce
• Outsourced Payroll Platforms