Senior Specialist, Payroll

Location: British Columbia, Remote (Pacific Time Zone)
Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Duration: 3-month contract to start, with potential for extension
Background Check Requirement: Yes

About the Opportunity

Our client, a growing BC crown corporation, is seeking a Senior Specialist, Payroll to support a critical short-term need within their Finance team. This role will play a key part in stabilizing and optimizing payroll operations following a recent system launch.

You will work closely with the Manager, Payroll Operations and a small, experienced payroll team, providing technical expertise, system guidance, and collaborative leadership. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a complex payroll environment while helping shape best practices.

What’s in it for You

This is a chance to step into a senior-level payroll role where your expertise will be valued and trusted. You’ll collaborate with seasoned professionals, contribute to a newly launched SAP SuccessFactors environment, and help strengthen payroll processes across a 1500-plus employee organization.

The team values professionalism, partnership, and respect. You’ll be part of a culture that encourages collaboration, practical problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll provide senior-level payroll expertise, supporting live payroll operations across salary and hourly employees with varied payroll schedules.
• You’ll act as a systems resource for SAP SuccessFactors, including Employee Central Time and Employee Central Payroll, ensuring proper process use and troubleshooting complex issues.
• You’ll collaborate closely with Payroll Coordinators and the Manager to review work, provide informal leadership, and coach through technical challenges.
• You’ll oversee payroll data integrity and ensure alignment with SAP S4 financial ledger requirements.
• You’ll partner with internal stakeholders, including People and Culture and business leaders, to resolve payroll inquiries.
• You’ll support system testing, enhancements, and process improvements within Finance Operations.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including technical or informal leadership responsibilities
• Payroll Leadership Professional PLP designation preferred, and Payroll Compliance Practitioner PCP certification
• Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors Payroll, Employee Central Time, and SAP S4 strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes in a non-union, mid-to-large organization
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate respectfully with team members across the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working remotely with personal IT equipment and secure VPN access

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.