Manager Payroll, Benefits, and Pension Services
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About the role
Manager Payroll, Benefits, and Pension Services
Regular full-time
Summary of Duties: This role, reporting to the Executive Director, Employee Experience, is responsible for leading the College's payroll, benefits, and pension functions while driving technology and process improvements. The position ensures accurate, compliant, and efficient service delivery across all areas, manages financial and reporting activities, and maintains strong internal controls and regulatory compliance. It also oversees HR/payroll systems optimization, supports strategic and operational planning, and provides expert guidance on legislation and policies. Additionally, the role leads and develops a small team, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and delivers training and support to employees and management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and a Payroll Leadership Professional designation
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Expert knowledge of and proficiency with an HRIS and reporting systems; proficiency in MS Office, with advanced skills in Excel; ability to adapt to different technologies and to use external payroll, benefits, and pension technologies.
- Expert knowledge of payroll, benefits, and pension legislative requirements and related policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, with an ability to address employee issues with empathy and consideration.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Please review the Full Job Description below.
As an employee of College of the Rockies, the successful candidate is expected to be a lifelong learner who continues to develop his/her skills to help the College meet the needs of our students and our other valued clients.
Successful candidates may be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.
Salary: The starting annual salary is $87,854 to $117,138 for this Management Group position. Management Group employees are eligible for annual salary increases within and above the starting range through demonstrated performance.
The College also offers a comprehensive range of benefits, including a defined pension, generous vacation entitlements, health and dental plan, and more.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the College is currently reviewing applications as they are received, and this position will remain posted until a candidate is chosen. Should a review of your application result in a decision to further explore your interest and qualifications, you will be contacted at that time.
Closing Date: May 22, 2026
Preferred Start Date: June 15, 2026
Interested persons should submit both a cover letter and resume directly through the College website under "Work Here" http://www.cotr.bc.ca/HRD/. Ensure you press "upload" after you add each document.
Please quote Competition #26-MN-04
Please ensure your cover letter and resume clearly describe your related qualifications and experience as selection for interview will be based on the information provided.
"College of the Rockies is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment, where all employees thrive and feel they belong. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+). We are committed to an inclusive hiring experience, including providing accommodations."
In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within the cover letter and/or resume.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About College of the Rockies
College of the Rockies is a regional college, with seven campuses throughout the East Kootenay. For more than 40 years, we have provided post-secondary education that meets the needs and aspirations of the people, industry and businesses of our region.
Each year, we welcome more than 2,300 full-time equivalent students into our classrooms. Depending on our students' goals, we offer a number of direct and diverse pathways. Adult upgrading offers a first step towards employment. Students focused on quick and direct entry to the job market may be interested in one of our diploma or certificate programs, vocational training, or trades apprenticeship. Others may take advantage of our university studies courses and various dual admission and transfer options, or complete one of the degrees offered right here at home.
Though our breadth of programming is wide, everyone who attends College of the Rockies can expect to benefit from small class sizes, quality instruction, hands-on learning, low tuition, transferability and a personalized education experience.
We serve a regional population of close to 83,000 people. Each year, we provide instruction in a wide variety of programs to approximately 2000 full-time equivalent (FTE) students including over 100 international (FTE) students from more than 30 countries.
Cranbrook is home to two campuses: our main campus houses the majority of our administrative departments and student services, and our Gold Creek campus which offers contract training and a variety of trades programs.
The programs, courses, and services offered by our five regional campuses (Creston, Fernie, Golden, Invermere and Kimberley) are as diverse as the communities and people they serve. A few have their own "signature" programs -- something unique and special -- and most provide courses in Adult Basic Education. All of our campuses respond to the needs of their communities by offering continuing education courses and access to online learning.
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Manager Payroll, Benefits, and Pension Services
Top Benefits
About the role
Manager Payroll, Benefits, and Pension Services
Regular full-time
Summary of Duties: This role, reporting to the Executive Director, Employee Experience, is responsible for leading the College's payroll, benefits, and pension functions while driving technology and process improvements. The position ensures accurate, compliant, and efficient service delivery across all areas, manages financial and reporting activities, and maintains strong internal controls and regulatory compliance. It also oversees HR/payroll systems optimization, supports strategic and operational planning, and provides expert guidance on legislation and policies. Additionally, the role leads and develops a small team, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and delivers training and support to employees and management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and a Payroll Leadership Professional designation
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Expert knowledge of and proficiency with an HRIS and reporting systems; proficiency in MS Office, with advanced skills in Excel; ability to adapt to different technologies and to use external payroll, benefits, and pension technologies.
- Expert knowledge of payroll, benefits, and pension legislative requirements and related policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, with an ability to address employee issues with empathy and consideration.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Please review the Full Job Description below.
As an employee of College of the Rockies, the successful candidate is expected to be a lifelong learner who continues to develop his/her skills to help the College meet the needs of our students and our other valued clients.
Successful candidates may be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.
Salary: The starting annual salary is $87,854 to $117,138 for this Management Group position. Management Group employees are eligible for annual salary increases within and above the starting range through demonstrated performance.
The College also offers a comprehensive range of benefits, including a defined pension, generous vacation entitlements, health and dental plan, and more.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the College is currently reviewing applications as they are received, and this position will remain posted until a candidate is chosen. Should a review of your application result in a decision to further explore your interest and qualifications, you will be contacted at that time.
Closing Date: May 22, 2026
Preferred Start Date: June 15, 2026
Interested persons should submit both a cover letter and resume directly through the College website under "Work Here" http://www.cotr.bc.ca/HRD/. Ensure you press "upload" after you add each document.
Please quote Competition #26-MN-04
Please ensure your cover letter and resume clearly describe your related qualifications and experience as selection for interview will be based on the information provided.
"College of the Rockies is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment, where all employees thrive and feel they belong. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+). We are committed to an inclusive hiring experience, including providing accommodations."
In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within the cover letter and/or resume.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About College of the Rockies
College of the Rockies is a regional college, with seven campuses throughout the East Kootenay. For more than 40 years, we have provided post-secondary education that meets the needs and aspirations of the people, industry and businesses of our region.
Each year, we welcome more than 2,300 full-time equivalent students into our classrooms. Depending on our students' goals, we offer a number of direct and diverse pathways. Adult upgrading offers a first step towards employment. Students focused on quick and direct entry to the job market may be interested in one of our diploma or certificate programs, vocational training, or trades apprenticeship. Others may take advantage of our university studies courses and various dual admission and transfer options, or complete one of the degrees offered right here at home.
Though our breadth of programming is wide, everyone who attends College of the Rockies can expect to benefit from small class sizes, quality instruction, hands-on learning, low tuition, transferability and a personalized education experience.
We serve a regional population of close to 83,000 people. Each year, we provide instruction in a wide variety of programs to approximately 2000 full-time equivalent (FTE) students including over 100 international (FTE) students from more than 30 countries.
Cranbrook is home to two campuses: our main campus houses the majority of our administrative departments and student services, and our Gold Creek campus which offers contract training and a variety of trades programs.
The programs, courses, and services offered by our five regional campuses (Creston, Fernie, Golden, Invermere and Kimberley) are as diverse as the communities and people they serve. A few have their own "signature" programs -- something unique and special -- and most provide courses in Adult Basic Education. All of our campuses respond to the needs of their communities by offering continuing education courses and access to online learning.