Job Title: Senior Payroll Administrator
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple provinces, countries, and diverse business lines. This role will lead complex payroll matters, support policy development, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and demonstrates strong communication skills with a service-focused approach.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee bi-weekly and weekly payroll pre-commit audits for all pay groups, providing leadership and guidance throughout the payroll cycle.
Enter and approve Quick Entry (QE) forms in Ceridian Dayforce via Payroll Import Tool (PIT).
Review payroll data for discrepancies (e.g., negative balances, rate mismatches).
Coordinate manual check imports, off-cycle requests, ROEs, and stop payment cases with Ceridian.
Prepare, review, and post payroll-related journal entries to the accounting system.
Audit Dayforce timesheets and reconcile variances between systems.
Review negative YTD balances and process adjustments.
Investigate unusual transactions (e.g., invalid payouts, duplicate entries).
Act as lead for issue resolution and error correction in collaboration with HR/Operations.
Serve as primary contact for payroll-related inquiries via email and Microsoft Teams.
Partner with HR teams to resolve employee data issues and pay group assignments.
Respond to Service Canada and Ceridian cases promptly and accurately.
Prepare and review payroll reports, including PIER, GL journal entries, and earnings summaries.
Lead reconciliation between Dayforce and third-party systems (e.g., Cohesion).
Manage quarterly and year-end processes, including calendar setup and discrepancy resolution.
Collaborate with Accounting on payroll reconciliations (e.g., WCB, EHT, GL accounts).
Participate in configuration and implementation of new pay codes, rules, and holiday policies.
Manage wage updates, minimum wage adjustments, and annual increases.
Lead responses for external audits (financial statements, worker’s compensation).
Develop and maintain payroll training materials; mentor junior team members.
Other Duties
Process final payouts for retiring or departing salaried managers.
Coordinate with internal teams and Ceridian Managed Services to resolve issues.
Identify and implement process enhancements for efficiency.
Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Payroll Manager.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
5+ years of progressive payroll experience.
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation required.
Strong knowledge of payroll systems; Ceridian Dayforce experience preferred.
In-depth understanding of payroll legislation, compliance, and reporting.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and mentor team members.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Vancouver, BC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Vancouver,BC.
À propos d'Aston Carter:
Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.
Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
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About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
