Payroll and Benefits Lead at AG Recruitment

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Operations, Benefits Management, Leadership, Communication, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Union Negotiations, Compliance, Auditing, Reporting, Team Management, Collaboration, Health Sector Knowledge, Fast-Paced Environment

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

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! Preferably experience in long-term care or health-related sector Please submit your resume for this great opportunity to show off your leadership skill to [email protected]

Responsibilities

Lead payroll operations for over 400 employees and manage benefit programs while ensuring compliance with various regulations. Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to support payroll-related functions and oversee audits and system enhancements.