ID: 26-1215 Location: Surrey, BC

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Associate Director, Payroll & Benefits provides strategic leadership, vision, and guidance to the school district’s Payroll and Benefits function servicing 13,000+ employees within a large, unionized environment. The Associate Director, Payroll & Benefits oversees the Manager, Payroll, as well as the Payroll and Benefits team responsible for administering payroll and benefits services for all District personnel with quality, accuracy, and timeliness while adhering to related legal, contractual, and policy compliance requirements.

This leader will monitor, train/educate, undertake payroll/benefits transformation projects, offer specialized knowledge regarding all regulatory and contractual requirements related to payroll/benefits, manage payroll risks, and adhere to statutory requirements. They will build and maintain productive relationships with all stakeholders, including Payroll and Benefits staff, Human Resources, and other internal and external customers. The position is also responsible for continuous improvement in processes, technology and seeks to ensure efficient structures are developed and implemented in a manner that allows for the efficient operations of the Payroll and Benefits department.

Through a lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion this position will champion a culture in which teamwork, collaboration, boldness, and innovation are expected. The Associate Director will lead by example with regard to effective communication with District colleagues to provide a high level of customer service, cross-organizational cooperation, and reliance on clear standards of professional and ethical conduct. The position also provides some accounting and systems support to the Finance and Budget departments.

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First Resume Review: May 14, 2026