BAND 3 Senior Manager, Compensation and Payroll

LDB; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government agency in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Senior Manager for Compensation & Payroll. This role involves managing payroll operations, advising on compensation and benefits, and leading process improvements in a dynamic environment. Preferred candidates will have relevant experience and education in administration and payroll operations. The position offers flexible work arrangements and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of payroll operations experience for Bachelor's degree holders.
• 3 years of payroll operations experience for Diploma holders.
• 4 years of payroll operations experience for certificate holders.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on compensation, benefits, and leaves.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing and leaves administration.
• Lead strategic program development and operational improvements.

Skills

Payroll operations experience

Leadership abilities

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in business administration, finance, or human resources

Diploma in business administration or HR

Certificate in payroll administration

Tools

Human Resource Information Systems (PeopleSoft preferred)

Job description

About the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB)

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis and operates the retail brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

In Human Resources (HR) we support a large distributed organization with a range of services from Talent & Compensation, Organizational Development & Change, Employee Relations, Investigations, and Organizational Health and Safety teams. You’ll get the opportunity to flex your skills in supporting retail warehouse and corporate office environments with a unionized employee HR that we know, ensuring employees feel valued and respected and providing opportunities for learning and development is how our business is able to drive efficiencies and profitability.

About this role

The Senior Manager Compensation & Payroll provides advice and guidance regarding compensation (including pay, benefits, and leaves) consistent with policies and procedures defined by acts (CRA, Pension Administration Service Canada) and main and component agreements, or direction from LDB executive. This position ensures the accurate processing of pay through the direction of payroll operations and leaves and benefits administration for all LDB employees and manages the relationship with LDB’s external payroll services provider.

The Senior Manager plays a critical role in strategic program development projects and continuous improvements that improve operations and align to the organizational goals and strategies.

The Senior Manager reports to the Director Talent and Compensation and applies an understanding of LDB operations and comprehensive knowledge of PSA policies, main and component agreements to manage the provision of services.

Special requirements and working conditions

• Ability to travel occasionally and possibly overnight within the Province of British Columbia. • Candidates may also be required on occasion to work from the Delta location. • A successful completion of a criminal record check is required.

Position requirements

Education and Experience

• Degree in business administration, finance, accounting, human resources, or a related field with 2 years of recent related experience in a payroll operations role.
• Diploma in business administration, finance, accounting, human resources, or a related field with 3 years of recent related experience in a payroll operations role.
• Certificate in payroll administration or related field with 4 years of recent related experience in a payroll operations role.
• Recent related experience must have occurred within the last 10 years and must include the following:
• Providing payroll employee benefits and leave administration services, including experience with providing direction for the resolution of complex issues, preferably within a large multifaceted organization.
• Leading, supporting, and developing direct and indirect reports in a leadership or management role within a structured organization, preferably managing multi-tiered support service delivery teams.

Preference may be given to candidates with any of the following:

• National Payroll Institute designation: Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP).
• Experience overseeing the administration of pension plans and WorkSafe BC payments.
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Experience with Human Resource Information Systems; PeopleSoft preferred.

Application instructions

To be considered for this position your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job you are applying for.

For specific position-related enquiries please contact Elaine Morrow, HR Advisor Talent and Compensation at (email omitted).

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Working for the BC Public Service

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements such as a hybrid work combination of in‑office and work‑from‑home following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous (First Nations status or non‑status Métis or Inuit) seeking work or who are already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing please contact (contact omitted).

The BC Public Service is an award‑winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information visit What the BC Public Service Offers.