Payroll & Administration Manager

Posted Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Location:
Summerland, BC - Hybrid

Reports to:
Sr. Director of Human Resources & Administration

Status:
Full-time

The Payroll Manager is analytical and methodical, with experience in payroll administration and deep knowledge of payroll regulations. OSF values integrity, team spirit and strong organizational skills. The goal of the Payroll Manager is to ensure payroll procedures are compliant, efficient and current. This position is responsible for supporting the OSF spectrum of operations to support OSF’s constantly expanding range of activities, including the commercialization of our nonbrowning Arctic® apple varieties in the US and Canada.

• 5-10 years of experience in a payroll position
• Current knowledge of payroll procedures and payroll laws in both Canada and the United States
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Excellent understanding of multi-location (North American) payroll and taxes
• Familiarity with payroll software
• Outstanding communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• BSc/BA in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources or related field; professional certification (e.g. CPP, CPM) is a benefit
• Experience with Dayforce or Ceridian payroll platforms and familiarity with ERP systems is an asset
• Enthusiastic, positive energy that aligns with the company’s entrepreneurial attitude
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to work under pressure
• Mandatory attention to detail
• Ability to work within a team environment and autonomously
• High degree of organizational and time management expertise

• Development and management of systems to process payroll account transactions (e.g. salaries, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes and third‑party payments)
• Manage administrative duties and functions at our Summerland Head Office
• Oversee timekeeping and payroll systems for both US and Canada
• Oversee processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises) and system upgrades
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts, monthly, for financial reporting purposes
• Assist with onboarding processes in both US and Canada
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies
• Supervise and coach payroll team members as needed
• Liaise with auditors and manage payroll tax audits
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Administration and Finance teams
• Maintain accurate Employee and Payroll records
• Prepare reports for the Executive and ownership teams
• Resolve issues and answer payroll‑related questions
• Completion of year end filings
• Travel to US locations as needed
• Other duties as required by supervisor

Harnessing excellence in talent, our passion, culture, technology, and innovation, OSF delivers premium quality tree fruit products in the constant pursuit of a healthier, more sustainable world.

Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF) is a vertically integrated company specializing in the development, growing, processing, and marketing of novel tree fruit varieties developed through bioengineering and other molecular tools. Based in Summerland, British Columbia, Canada, OSF was founded in 1996 and acquired by an affiliate of Third Security, LLC in 2020. OSF’s flagship product is its nonbrowning Arctic® apples. Arctic apples provide a sustainable solution to less food waste and improved apple consumption.

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