Payroll Partner - Analyst

university british columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite downtown Vancouver location

Job summary

University of British Columbia in Vancouver is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide guidance across employee relations, performance, compensation, benefits, and talent management. The role requires partnering with leaders to interpret policy and ensure workplace health and safety compliance.

You will manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and HRIS data integrity while driving process improvements and supporting organizational change.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a Business Partner/Generalist/Advisor role.
• Knowledge of Employment Standards Act, Human Rights and WorkSafe legislation.
• Experience with HRIS/ATS/Payroll Systems; BambooHR is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance across employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, talent management, and safety.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment: screening, interviewing, background checks, and offers.
• Coordinate onboarding, new hire orientation, offboarding, and exit interviews with HRIS data accuracy.
• Prepare employment letters, verification letters, and severance documents.
• Analyze HR data and prepare reports to support planning and decision making.
• Recommend policy, process, and HR system improvements to boost efficiency and experience.
• Build relationships with external HR vendors and coordinate with service providers.
• Lead HR projects from planning through implementation and manage change.

Skills

Employee Relations

Policy Interpretation

Communication

Change Management

Education

HR Management degree/diploma

Tools

HRIS/ATS/Payroll

BambooHR

Job description

Partner with leaders and managers to provide HR guidance and support across employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, talent management, employee recognition, training and development, and workplace health and safety.

Support compliance with applicable employment standards, legislation, HR best practices, and workplace health and safety requirements by reviewing, developing, interpreting, implementing, and recommending updates to policies, procedures, and employment practices.

Manage full-cycle recruitment activities, including screening, interviewing, coordinating hiring processes, partnering with managers on role requirements, coordinating background and reference checks, and preparing employment agreements.

Coordinate onboarding, new hire orientation, offboarding, and exit interview processes, including HRIS data entry and audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Prepare and review HR correspondence, including employment letters, employment verification letters, termination letters, and severance-related documentation.

Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, supervisors, and managers, providing timely, professional, and practical guidance.

Analyze HR data and prepare reports, metrics, queries, and standard reporting tools to support decision-making, workforce planning, and ongoing organizational needs.

Recommend process improvements, policy enhancements, and HR system improvements to improve HR efficiency, organizational effectiveness, and the employee experience.

Build and maintain effective working relationships with external HR vendors, including employment agencies and service providers.

Organize and participate in employee engagement initiatives, events, and activities that support a positive and respectful workplace culture.

Maintain accurate and confidential employee files, records, and HR documentation.

Stay current on HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies related to human resources, talent management, and employment law.

Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance to leaders and managers on HR best practices, employee relations matters, policy interpretation, and consistent people management practices.

Share knowledge, tools, and resources with the HR team to support consistent service delivery, strengthen team capability, and promote continuous learning.

Lead and support HR projects and initiatives from planning through implementation, including coordinating stakeholders, tracking timelines, managing deliverables, and supporting effective change management.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you must have:

Education: Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in Human Resources Management; or related field required

Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR experience as a Business Partner, Generalist, or Advisor role.

CPHR or SHRM-CP designation

Strong knowledge of the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights and WorkSafe legislation, as well as human resources management fundamentals

Experience with HRIS/ATS/Payroll Systems

Knowledge of BambooHR an asset

Experience supporting change management initiatives, organizational design, restructuring, or business transformation projects is considered an asset

Strong business acumen with the ability to understand operational priorities and align HR recommendations with business needs

Ability to build credible, collaborative relationships

Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills

Resourceful mindset with attention to detail and high-quality standards

Ability to audit own work for accuracy and completeness

Excellent organizational and collaboration skills

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Computer Skills: Excellent knowledge of MS Office, and comfortable learning new technical systems as needed

Salary/Rate Range:

$85,000.00 - 95,000.00

Additional Information:

The company is an equal-opportunity employer who offers competitive compensation and benefit programs. This full-time salaried position works 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday onsite in our downtown Vancouver location.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.