Band 2 Manager Payroll & Benefits

About the BCLDB:

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 governments 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 our Talent & Compensation Organizational Development & Change Employee Relations and Investigations and Organizational Health and Safety teams. Youll get the opportunity to flex your skills in supporting retail warehouse and corporate office environments with a unionized employee HR we know that 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:

As part of the HR - Compensation team the Manager provides subject-matter expertise and consulting in the areas of payroll benefits and leaves consistent with policies and procedures defined by acts collective agreements and/or LDB executive.

The position leads and monitors the performance and accuracy of bi-weekly payroll processing in collaboration with the payroll service provider. The position is responsible for the monitoring of performance measures through the monthly reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics and plays a critical role in fostering and maintaining the operational relationship between LDB and the payroll service provider.

The Manager plans develops and implements new and revised programs policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency and the quality of payroll and benefits services performed by the HR Compensation team. This position is also responsible for ensuring that programs are consistently administered in compliance with internal policies and government regulations and for coordinating the preparation of needed reporting. The Manager partners with senior leadership within the LDB to provide advice design programs and support the operational needs of the business.

Special requirements and working conditions include the ability to work outside of typical scheduled business hours (i.e. weekends) as occasionally required to support the delivery of payroll processing operations. A successful completion of a criminal record check is required.

For complete details about this opportunity including accountabilities please refer to the attached job description also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Degree in business administration finance accounting human resources or a related field with one (1) year of recent related experience* in a payroll operations role.

OR

• Diploma in business administration finance accounting human resources or a related field with two (2) years of recent related experience* in a payroll operations role.

OR

• Certificate in payroll administration or a related field with three (3) years of recent related experience* in a payroll operations role.

*Recent related experience must have occurred within the last ten (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 organization (1000 employees).
• Leading supporting and developing payroll administrative staff as direct reports within a structured organization.

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

• National Payroll Institute designation: Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP).
• 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 to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries please contact Elaine Morrow HR Advisor Talent and Compensation at .

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition please send an e-mail to before the stated closing time and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

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

Working for the BC Public Service:

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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.

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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.