Great City, Great Work, Great Future!
City of New Westminster
Manager, Payroll, Benefits & HRIS
Organization Website
newwestcity.ca
Posting Date
April 2026
Location
New Westminster, BC
Salary Range (CAD)
$139,000 to $153,000
Applications
info@hwest.ca
Organizational Profile
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made their histories and connections to the land invisible. They are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands they are on. As a central, urban hub in the Metro Vancouver area, and the province’s first incorporated city, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to approximately 92,000 residents. New Westminster is a city rich in history, with a viable and thriving economy, a diverse and growing population reflective of the region, and a team of talented and dedicated staff who work together to achieve its strategic vision. The City of New Westminster has earned a proud reputation for sophisticated civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations. The City is focused on promoting opportunities across sectors such as health, education, and the knowledge-based and creative industries, while recognizing the important role retail, arts, and culture play in the community.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Manager, Payroll, Benefits & HRIS (Manager) provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for payroll, benefits administration, and the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). The Manager is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, compliant, and confidential delivery of payroll and benefits services while supporting organizational objectives through effective systems, internal controls, and service excellence.
The role plays a critical function in financial reconciliation, payroll system development, labour relations support, and the design and maintenance of internal controls. The Manager leads continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and client experience while fostering a collaborative, service-oriented workplace culture.
This role is well suited to an experienced payroll professional with strong leadership capability and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and service excellence in a complex organizational environment. The position typically requires a university degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, along with completion of a recognized professional payroll manager designation accredited by the National Payroll Institute. Considerable progressive experience managing payroll, benefits, and HRIS operations is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A satisfactory Police Information Check is required and must be maintained.
The salary for this position is $139,000 to $153,000 supplemented by a comprehensive compensation and benefits plan.
Contact Details
Contact Details Should you be interested in learning more about this unique opportunity with the City of New Westminster, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604-998-4032 or forward your resume, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three references, in confidence, to info@hwest.ca.
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Applications
Letter of introduction and resume via email to us at info@hwest.ca
