ONSITE-Payroll Specialist (Dayforce) TEMP
Surrey, British Columbia • Contract • May 08, 2026 • 87744
**Looking for a 8 week TEMP to start. Could go permanent or get extended. ONSITE Payroll Specialist in Surrey, BC with Dayforce exposure and unionized environment, fast paced and high-volume environment experience.
As the Payroll Specialist located in Surrey, BC you are responsible for the full-cycle payroll processing for a multi-union environment. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll administration while maintaining compliance with collective agreements, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Process full-cycle payroll, including regular pay, overtime, bonuses, and vacation pay
- Maintain and update employee payroll records, including attendance and leave data, using Dayforce
- Interpret and apply multiple collective agreements to ensure accurate pay and benefit entitlements
- Administer payroll deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments, pensions, and group RRSP
- Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, including period-end balancing and benefits reconciliations
- Complete payroll-related filings, year-end reporting, and Records of Employment
- Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll and benefits
- Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support operational requirements.
What you will need to succeed
- Minimum of 2 years payroll experience
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
- Can do attitude with excitement for solving complex payroll challenges
- Completion of payroll certificate is preferred
- Experience processing payroll in a multiple entity and union environment
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
- Experience with Dayforce (Time and Attendance, Payroll and Benefits modules)
- High level of accuracy, confidentiality and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Superior interpersonal skills to interact with internal employees and team members
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive information with tact and discretion
- Strong computer literacy including effective working skills with Microsoft Suite AND EXCEL
Pay: $35-$37.50/hour + 4 % vacation pay