manager, payroll service

BC Assessment; Victoria; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Assessment's Finance Division in Victoria seeks a permanent Manager, Pay and Benefits who will oversee payroll and benefits administration for the organization, ensuring compliance with statutory and collective agreement requirements. The role reports to the Director, Financial Operations and leads a team delivering accurate payroll processing and pension administration.

The successful candidate will bring strong analytical skills, proficiency with MS Office, and experience in Canadian

Qualifications

• Experience in Canadian payroll administration.
• Strong understanding of payroll policies and compliance.
• Ability to translate complex payroll data into clear guidance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll and benefits administration for the organization.
• Ensure compliance with CRA, Service Canada and collective agreement requirements.
• Lead and develop payroll team, manage performance.

Skills

Payroll management

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Workday (asset)

Leadership

Education

Business/Accounting degree

Tools

Workday

Payroll software

Job description

Manager, Pay and Benefits

BC Assessment

Posted on August 11, 2026

Job Details

BC Assessment is currently looking for a permanent Manager, Pay and Benefits to join our Finance Division in our Victoria office.

Location: Victoria, BC

Hybrid Work: Minimum 3 days per week in office.

Competition Close Date: Monday August 24th @ 11:59PM (PST)

Compensation: $100,077 - $122,317*

Contract: Permanent, Full time employment.

Who We Are

As a Provincial Crown Corporation, our enduring purpose is to support communities through independent excellence in property assessments. Our people are the key to our success - they drive our business, bring our values to life and help build communities. We value BC and also, truly value our people. Learn about BC Assessment and what we do by watching this video!

Who You Are

This role requires a leader who possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills and who has extensive knowledge of Canadian payroll administration and practices. You must work well under pressure and manage competing priorities, many of which have tight deadlines. You are technically strong in MS Office and if you have experience in Workday, that would be an asset. You are a systems user, advocate, and naturally want to improve processes which create efficiencies. Additionally, you possess excellent communication skills and can translate technical information into easy-to-understand instructions and in so doing, offer superior customer service.

What You Will Get to Do

• Reporting to the Director, Financial Operations, the Manager, Pay and Benefits is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate administration of payroll and benefits for the organization, maintaining compliance with statutory and collective agreement requirements, and supporting critical business operations.
• This role provides considerable payroll expertise and guidance on relevant policies, practices, procedures and complex or unusual payroll issues.
• As the leader and expert in this area, the position oversees the provision of payroll and benefits operations, communication and advice, including leading the team that supports this critical organizational function.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates payroll policies and procedures in accordance with BC Assessment’s financial policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with CRA, Service Canada and other legislative requirements.
• Performs consistent audits of payroll processes to ensure data integrity and maintenance of adequate controls.
• Manages the administration of pension requirements according to the Pension Act and Plan rules.
• Manages the preparation, reconciliation and submission of statutory reporting such as T4 slips and Public Service Pension reports.
• Researches and analyzes a wide range of payroll and benefits issues and prepares reports and statistical materials.
• Critically reviews and analyzes current payroll and benefit processes to recommend and implement changes leading to best practice operations.
• Develops office procedures and systems user guides and ensures all process documentation is current and accurate.
• Maintains a clear understanding of payroll process and entries and the impact on associated finance functions.
• Manages the payroll HRIS system.
• Leads, manages, and engages the work of employees, including hiring, coaching, development, and performance management.
• This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

Education

• A university degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Human Re

Employment Details

• Location Victoria , BC
• Work location Hybrid
• Salary $ 100,077 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source CivicJobs.ca #115371
• Victoria, BC

Advertised until

2026-08-24