Payroll Supervisor

The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC)

. Ensure the accurate and timely payment of wages and benefits for HEABC employees .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$76,111 - CA$99,895 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, ensuring compliance with Canada Revenue Agency requirements and auditing standards while leading and mentoring payroll staff. Proficient in managing payroll processes, financial reporting, and maintaining a strong customer service focus.

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Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)Payroll AdministrationFinancial ReportingMS ExcelSupervisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingStatutory ReportingAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsSystem Audits

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsConflict ResolutionTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsCustomer Service Focus

Tools & Technologies

UKG ProSage

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

Canada Revenue Agency CompliancePayroll Staff ManagementBursary and Stipend PaymentsHEABC Employment ContractsPayroll Services Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the accurate and timely payment of wages and benefits for HEABC employees
Meet financial reporting requirements and oversee payroll staff
Lead and mentor payroll staff as a hands-on technical expert
Ensure compliance and precision in payroll administration processes
Ensure compliance with Canada Revenue Agency requirements, auditing standards, HEABC employment contracts and policies
Maintain a strong customer service focus and manage resources efficiently
Coordinate day-to-day activities of Payroll Services, determining priorities and scheduling work based on department needs and strategic goals
Manage the human resource function for Payroll Services, including selecting, directing, motivating and evaluating staff
Oversee the accuracy and completeness of the biweekly pay processing cycle, including processing payroll directly when required due to staff absences
Oversee administration and disbursement of bursary and stipend payments
Lead preparation of payroll-related statutory reports, including T4s, T4As, year-end adjustments, Pension Corporation reports and WCB reports
Develop, modify, implement and administer standards, procedures and system audits
Act as liaison between payroll, system users, HR, IT and vendors to resolve payroll and system-related issues
Assess and manage sensitive and confidential data
Act as a subject matter expert for projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary diploma or undergraduate degree in Business Administration or Accounting
Successful completion of the Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) program
Five (5) years of recent related payroll experience
One (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity
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
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

In office or hybrid work environment – flexibility that suits your needs
Competitive salary
Four weeks of vacation, earned in your first year of employment & 13 statutory holidays
Comprehensive health & dental benefits, with immediate coverage upon starting
Pension Plan – BC’s Municipal Pension Plan is one of the largest pension plans in Canada, and provides secure retirement income to plan members
Training and development opportunities – HEABC supports your continuing education & growth
A work environment which values work-life balance, respect, recognition, teamwork, and inclusivity
The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the BC health care system through your work
Competitive total compensation package