Payroll Specialist

Why BCAA?

Feel proud of what you do and help shape the future of BC at a BC Top Employer. We’re driven by purpose – delivering peace of mind to one in three BC households with insurance, roadside assistance, auto repair, Evo Car Share and Evolve E-Bike Share. With a long history of keeping roads safe and giving back in ways that build stronger communities, we offer a wide variety of meaningful, rewarding careers that move BC forward.

We are currently hiring a Payroll Specialist based in our Head Office location in Burnaby.

As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in processing payroll for union & non-union team members, while supporting regular payroll cycles. You’ll partner with key stakeholders (internal & external) and be instrumental in continuing to build on BCAA’s award-winning culture.

Who you are:

• You’re an effective communicator with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels across the organization.

• You bring positive energy and thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day is different.

• You demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills and can juggle multiple and competing priorities.

• You promote awareness of payroll best practices and processes and can translate complex spreadsheets and metrics.

• You’re eager to learn and grow! Your personal development and career are important to you.

• You prefer to work in a team environment.

What you’ll do:

• Accurately and timely processes full-cycle payroll for both salary and hourly pay groups (union/non-union), ensuring strict compliance with legislation, collective agreements, and BCAA policies.

• Act as a key point of contact for employees on payroll inquiries including benefits, pension, entitlements, and specific payments/deductions.

• Support regular reconciliations, ensuring their completion, and conduct reviews and audits of various reports, including those related to unsubmitted/unapproved time, overtime/double-time, and audit/error reports.

• Prepare monthly journal entries, balances, and reconciliations to the general ledger, while correcting any variances & process adjustments through manual journal entries.

• Play a crucial role in maintaining financial accuracy by providing essential support for mid-year and year-end balancing. This includes handling adjustments, reconciliations, taxable benefit processing, T4 summary preparation, remittances, PIER, and WCB reports.

• Promoting a supportive culture through BCAA’s People First Approach, and by continuously identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce inefficiencies, and inform stakeholders of potential enhancements.

What you bring:

• Diploma in Payroll/Accounting coupled with a PCP designation.

• Minimum 3 years’ of experience in a complex, large-scale, full-cycle payroll environment, with a solid understanding of BC payroll regulations.

• Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking abilities when tackling complex payroll situations.

• You can quickly adapt to changing priorities and develop solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

• Bonus Skills:

• WorkDay (WD) experience, and exposure to Epicor, Concur, Verint, and/or ServiceNow.

The salary range for this position is $37.64/hr ($68,510.52) to $47.05/hr ($85,638.12) and is determined via job-related knowledge, skills, experience, certifications, market demand and internal equity. In addition to base salary and BCAA benefits, this position is eligible for a performance bonus target of 5%, with the opportunity to earn up to 9%.

What we offer:

• The chance to make a difference every day in the lives of British Columbians, BCAA Members and our communities.

• Career and personal development to help you grow and reach your goals.

• Incentives that recognize team and individual sales and performance.

• Flexible benefits to support your health and lifestyle, and wellness dollars* to keep your body, mind and soul thriving.

• A competitive rewards package including salary performance bonus programs, pension plan*, and more to help build your personal wealth.

• Paid time off including vacation, and days for wellness, volunteering, and cultural, spiritual or religious connection.

• BCAA membership, with valuable perks and Member savings on every day and special spending, from gas and coffee to clothes, sports and event tickets, and hotels.

• Meaningful, rewarding work for a BC Top Employer known for putting people first and constantly building a better workplace for all our team members.

*for permanent employees

We’re always looking for amazing people like you. Apply today!