Senior Payroll Specialist

Permanent Full-Time

The District of Squamish is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist responsible for the leadership and management of payroll and the support of general financial analysis, accounting, and reporting. The role involves overseeing financial compliance, supporting human resources with labour relation matters, bargaining processes, and grievance resolution. A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills is essential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee and manage the full‑cycle payroll process for exempt and unionized staff, ensuring compliance with multiple collective agreements and employment contracts.
2. Perform complex financial analysis, including forecasting and responding to reporting requests.
3. Respond to complex payroll inquiries and escalated issues from employees, timekeepers, managers, and senior leadership.
4. Prepare, review, an...