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Payroll Operations & Payroll Lead

Payroll Operations & Payroll Lead

Swim Recruiting • North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
If you are an HR professional who loves the numbers side of the role just as much as the people side, this opportunity offers the best of both worlds. As the People Operations & Payroll Lead, you will oversee recruitment, payroll, compensation, and day-to-day HR operations while becoming the subject matter expert for monthly commission reporting, leveraging Excel, Jet Reports, and ADP to ensure payroll accuracy. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, values-driven organization where you can make a meaningful impact across both HR and payroll.

Who – The Company:

This North Vancouver-based, values-driven organization has a long-standing reputation for technical excellence, service, and innovation.
They partner closely with clients and manufacturers to deliver thoughtful, sustainability-focused solutions across a wide range of industries.

What- The Role:
The HR Lead is responsible for overseeing core HR functions including payroll, recruitment, and compensation analysis. This role ensures accurate and compliant payroll, oversees full-cycle recruitment, and provides data and analysis to inform compensation decisions. The HR Lead is also responsible for carrying out Directors initiatives and projects.
Payroll Oversight
  • Oversee semi-monthly payroll, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and benefits.
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance with BC Employment Standards and CRA requirements.
  • Prepare and maintain monthly commission reporting
  • Utilize Jet Reports for reporting with accountability for team splits/charge backs
  • Partner with Finance on reconciliations, assist with journal entries and month-end reporting.
  • Serve as primary contact for payroll inquiries and troubleshoot system issues.
  • Liaison to the team at ADP
Recruitment & Talent Management
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment: intake, job postings, resume screening, interviews, and shortlisting.
  • Advise managers on hiring decisions and track recruitment metrics.
  • Lead onboarding for new employees and guide Department leads on best practices.
Compensation & Pay Equity
  • Maintain salary ranges, job classifications, and pay bands.
  • Conduct pay equity and compensation analysis.
  • Support merit reviews, bonus programs, and compensation reporting.
  • Provide recommendations to the Director on compensation and pay equity matters.
HR Reporting & Operations
  • Prepare HR and payroll reports (headcount, turnover, payroll summaries).
  • Maintain HRIS and payroll data; support day-to-day HR tasks.
  • Bring employee relations issues to the Director and assist in resolution.
  • Develop and maintain HR operational processes and documentation.
Who- the Candidate:
  • 6–10 years of progressive HR and Payroll experience, including payroll administration, commission calculations, recruitment, and compensation with experience supporting commission-based payroll.
  • Knowledge of BC employment legislation and HR best practices.
  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now is preferred
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work with leaders and employees across the organization
How much:
$110,000-$130,000 + RRSP, extended health.

Where:
North Vancouver, BC, 5 days onsite, once established in the role potential for 1 remote day.

When & How To Apply:
Swim Recruiting has been engaged as a trusted recruitment agency partner on this important search. If you are interested, please reach out very soon!



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