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Manager, PayrollWestland Insurance Group Ltd • Surrey, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
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Manager, Payroll

Manager, Payroll

Westland Insurance Group Ltd • Surrey, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Surrey (Head Office), BC, 9850 King George Blvd #1500, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, January 23, 2026 at 8 : 00 AM

We’re searching for a Manager, Payroll. Are you searching for new possibilities?

Westland Insurance Group Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Payroll in Surrey, BC at our Head Office (hybrid) . As a Manager, Payroll , you will lead the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of payroll for approximately 3,500 employees across Canada and a small U.S. population.

Expected Compensation : The expected hiring range for this role is $100,000 to $120,000 based on a 35-hour work week. Actual offered salary will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as market conditions for the role, and internal equity.

Westland also offers a competitive annual short-term incentive program that enables employees to share in the rewards of the business and emphasizes the measures that are key to our success.

Westland is committed to continuous learning where employees can grow their potential and write the stories of their careers. Financial assistance is available for approved work-related training / development courses leading to certification, and programs that offer professional development, including seminars and conferences.

Discover what’s possible, with Westland.

The Westland story is all about growth, and that means plenty of possibility for everyone on our team. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of clients, communities, and each other with equal commitment. As we continue to open new doors, we're inviting amazing people like you to join us.

As a Manager, Payroll, you will lead a team of payroll professionals while partnering closely with HR, Finance, Benefits teams and external vendors. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring payroll integrity, strong controls, and a high-quality employee experience, while also supporting acquisitions and business integrations as Westland continues to grow.

Interested in learning more?

Why you'll love Westland :

  • An open, flexible and welcoming workplace
  • Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
  • Autonomy to drive your own success
  • Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
  • A total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health
  • Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
  • Paid Volunteer Days for employees as part of Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees and clients

Why we’ll love You :

  • You bring 7+ years of progressive payroll experience in mid-to-large organizations, including multi-provincial Canadian payroll and some U.S. exposure, with a strong understanding of payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and complex pay scenarios such as commissions, incentives, variable pay, retro adjustments, and year-end processes
  • You’re a people-focused leader with 3+ years of leadership experience, known for coaching and developing teams, setting clear priorities, maintaining strong controls, and staying calm and decisive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
  • You’re highly analytical, detail-oriented, and systems-savvy, with advanced Excel skills, strong payroll system experience, and a passion for continuous improvement, compliance, and data accuracy—including experience supporting M&A or large-scale onboarding
  • You communicate clearly and professionally, partner effectively with HR, Finance, and business leaders, and bring added value through a PCP or CPM designation (or progress toward one)
  • Once here, you'll :

  • Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across Canada and a small U.S. population, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll professionals, setting clear standards and ensuring business continuity
  • Act as the primary escalation point for complex payroll issues and employee inquiries
  • Ensure accurate processing of salary, hourly, overtime, commissions, incentives, bonuses, and retroactive adjustments
  • Own payroll systems, controls, audits, and approval workflows
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and enhance data quality
  • Partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, IT teams and external vendors to support payroll operations and audits
  • Oversee payroll onboarding for acquisitions and new employee populations, ensuring smooth transitions
  • Provide payroll insights, reporting, and support for decision-making and compliance
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    Want to get to know each other better? Send your resume our way.

    You belong here We strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose driven, and open-minded people. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation. At Westland, you will feel the power of community. Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability -related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@westlandinsurance.ca

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