Payroll Manager
Location: Burnaby, BC
Position Type: Full-time, permanent (in-person)
Salary: $75,000-85,000 per annum
Who We Are
At Spud, we believe that food is more than what’s on your plate: it’s how we enhance life while connecting to each other, our communities, and the planet.
As Western Canada’s leading online grocery delivery service, we champion healthy eating, sustainable farming practices, local food sourcing, and the reduction of food waste, powered by a highly automated, customized order and delivery system.
Beyond online delivery, we proudly operate Be Fresh Market retail stores in Vancouver and Blush Lane Market retail stores in Alberta. They are vibrant local markets that bring our values to life every day.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Payroll Manager to lead our payroll function. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while delivering an exceptional employee experience.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and proactive payroll professional with strong analytical skills, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This position works closely with Finance, Human Resources and internal stakeholders to support organizational goals, maintain compliance, and drive operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Process full-cycle payroll and benefits administration, for multiple entities and work locations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Review and approve payroll entries, uploads, reconciliations, and payroll-related expenses to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Serve as the primary payroll systems expert of the Company’s HCM/payroll platform.
- Act as the subject matter expert for payroll, benefits, taxation, and regulatory compliance matters.
- Participate in company-wide payroll initiatives, process improvements, system updates, and employee communications.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to provide payroll and benefits reporting, analysis, and insights that support business decision-making.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, employment standards, and applicable federal and provincial payroll legislation.
- Collaborate closely with the Finance team to ensure payroll data integrity, accurate reporting, and effective internal controls.
- Maintain current knowledge of payroll legislation and requirements across all provinces where employees reside.
- Manage or participate in payroll-related audits, government remittances, and inquiries, including those involving the CRA and other regulatory bodies.
- Perform additional duties as required.
What You Bring
- Minimum of five years of experience independently processing Payroll in British Columbia and Alberta. Lead or management experience is preferred.
- PCP designation is preferred.
- Experience using UKG and/or Kronos is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, including provincial employment standards, statutory remittances, and payroll compliance requirements.
- Solid understanding of payroll-related accounting processes, including reconciliations, accounts payable, and general ledger integrations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation functions.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Spud, you’ll be part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that believes great work and great impact go hand in hand. We celebrate curiosity, collaboration, and creativity; and we make time to celebrate wins along the way.
You’ll join a company where sustainability isn’t a slogan. It’s a shared commitment that guides how we think, create, and grow together.
Our Values
Our values drive our success and guide our growth:
- Work smart and deliver results. We reward hard work and focus on what matters most.
- Learn, grow, and celebrate. Continual progress matters and so does enjoying the journey and helping each other succeed.
- Create amazing customer experiences. We’re passionate about delivering for our customers.
- Lead with sustainability. Every decision counts: for our planet, our partners, and our people.
- Welcome different perspectives. Diversity makes us stronger.
- Stay committed and resilient. We show up with grit, passion, and purpose.
Inclusive Hiring at Spud
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the diversity within our team, welcoming different perspectives and experiences that make us stronger together.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Why are you interested in working for Spud as our Payroll Manager?
- If hired, what is your soonest available start date?
- What is your annual salary expectation?
- This position is on-site, five days a week at our South Burnaby office. Please confirm your ability to meet this requirement.
- What Payroll/HCM systems have you used before?
- Is there anything else you would like us to know about you or your application? Thank you for applying.
Work Location: In person
