Payroll Supervisor

The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC); Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC) invites applications for a Payroll Supervisor in Vancouver. You will ensure accurate and timely wages, manage payroll staff, and oversee payroll compliance, reporting, and system audits.

The successful candidate will have a post‑secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration or Accounting, CPM certification, five years of payroll experience (including one year in supervision), and ideally a CPA.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration or Accounting and CPM certification.
• Five years of recent payroll experience, including one year in supervision.
• CPA designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates day-to-day Payroll Services and schedules work.
• Directs and evaluates payroll staff to ensure accuracy.
• Ensures biweekly pay processing accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversees bursary and stipend payments and related reporting.
• Prepares payroll-related statutory reports (T4s, year-end, etc.).
• Develops and audits payroll standards and policies for compliance.
• Acts as liaison between payroll, HR, IT and vendors.

Education

Business Administration or Accounting degree

Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) program

Tools

MS Excel

UKG Pro

Sage

Job description

Are you looking to grow your career? Look no further than HEABC, the Health Employers Association of British Columbia. We contribute to the growth and sustainability of the BC health care system.

HEABC takes a provincial leadership role in human resources and labour relations, including disability management, issues management for more than 218 publicly funded health care employers. HEABC is responsible for negotiating six major provincial agreements covering more than 138,000 unionized health care employees including nurses, health science professionals, ambulance paramedics and dispatchers, physician residents, and support workers in both facilities and community settings.

The successful candidate may be permitted to work in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and flexible work location) and will live within commuting distance of our Vancouver office. This position is required to be in-office a minimum of twice per week.

For more information, visit www. heabc. bc. ca.

Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Director, Financial Services and Controller, the Payroll Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely payment of wages and benefits for HEABC employees, meeting financial reporting requirements, and overseeing payroll staff. This role leads and mentors the payroll staff as a hands‑on technical expert, fostering team development while ensuring full compliance and precision in all payroll administration processes. The Payroll Supervisor ensures compliance with the Canada Revenue Agency requirements, auditing standards, and HEABC employment contracts and policies, while maintaining a strong customer service focus and managing resources efficiently. This role requires a high level of professional judgment as it involves assessing and managing sensitive and confidential data and acting as a subject matter expert for projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates day-to-day activities of Payroll Services, determining priorities and scheduling work based on department needs and strategic goals.
• Manages the human resource function for Payroll Services, including selecting, directing, motivating, and evaluating staff to ensure effective performance of duties.
• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of the biweekly pay processing cycle, including processing payroll directly when required due to staff absences.
• Oversees the administration and disbursement of bursary and stipend payments, ensuring compliance with program requirements, financial controls, and reporting obligations.
• Leads the preparation of all payroll‑related statutory reports, including T4s, T4As and all year‑end adjustments, Pension Corporation reports, WCB reports, etc.
• Develops, modifies, implements and administers various standards, procedures, and system audits to ensure payroll practices are compliant with all applicable legislation and HEABC policies.
• Acts as a liaison between payroll, system users, HR, IT, and vendors to resolve payroll and system‑related issues.

Required Education, Experience & Knowledge

Post‑secondary diploma or undergraduate degree in Business Administration or Accounting; and successful completion of the Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) program, along with five (5) years of recent related payroll experience, including one (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity.

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is an asset.
• Excellent oral, written, listening and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to apply facilitation, consensus‑building, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work diplomatically and persuasively with a variety of groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Advanced software skills, including MS Excel.
• Experience in UKG Pro and/or Sage is an asset.

Salary Range: $76,111 - $99,895

Typical Hiring Range: $76,111 - $95,138

In determining salary, HEABC considers many factors including the successful candidate’s skillset and experience, as well as internal equity. The final salary offer will be at HEABC’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

At HEABC, we are committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. These commitments advance our work with our members and government to create the human resources and labour relations environment necessary to deliver high‑quality health care.

HEABC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and encourages applications from qualified candidates who identify as members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.