Manager Payroll & Benefits (Exempt) Full-Time, Continuing Position Do you want to make a difference in the lives of students? Are you passionate about using your knowledge, skills, and influence to help guide the payroll processes of one of the fastest-growing school districts in the province? School District No. 35 (Langley) is looking for a talented Manager Payroll & Benefits (Exempt) to help lead the Districts Payroll team who work collaboratively to maintain a healthy, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staff.

The opportunity:

Reporting to the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, the Manager role is responsible for supervising seven staff and administering all aspects of payroll, benefits and pension, as well as systems maintenance. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that all regulatory and contractual requirements relating to payroll and benefits are maintained. You will work closely with Finance in budget preparation and expenditure analysis, including Ministry reporting and preparation of year-end payroll documents for financial statements. Through this work, the Manager will be executing projects that have a direct impact on staff, students and the community, and will leave a legacy for future generations.

Who we are:

The Langley School District is situated on the traditional unceded territories of the Matsqui, Kwantlen, Katzie, and Semiahmoo First Nations. We are an innovative, inspiring, and unified learning community committed to our Core Values: Integrity, Courage, Excellence, and Community. Our District mission is to inspire all learners to reach their full potential and to create a positive legacy for the future. This mission is demonstrated both in and out of the classroom. We offer a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students and staff in 31 elementary, 5 middle, and 9 Secondary schools which are home to over 26,000 students and almost 4,000 staff. Our District celebrates diversity and fosters a nurturing and inclusive culture. We care deeply about our students and staff, and prioritize health, safety, and mental wellness through various initiatives in the District.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate will be a Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) / Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) from the Canadian Payroll Association, and possess a Business Administration Diploma or completion of a second-year accounting program (CGA, CMA, or CA). You have a minimum of five years experience in managing an integrated computerized payroll system, including benefit plan administration, in a complex public sector unionized environment. You have a proven track record for taking initiative, leading projects, and implementing new procedures. You have strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills, including the ability to facilitate and resolve issues collaboratively and effectively. You have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage an extensive workload and exercise sound judgment and work independently. You remain current with trends, issues, and developments in the financial and accounting fields particularly as it relates to public sector management issues and provincial and federal legislative updates.

To fulfill the duties successfully, this role has the benefit of: A comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan.

Career growth with employer-paid Pro-D training and leadership development opportunities.

Health & Wellness supports through our Health & Wellness Support Program, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.

Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record check.