Job Description

Campus Location: New WestminsterRegular / Term: Regular Full-TimeClosing Date: Open Until FilledPosition SummaryWe are seeking a dynamic leader to manage and oversee our Payroll department, ensuring industry best practices are implemented for accurate and compliant payroll processing. The Manager, Payroll Operations is accountable for payroll operations including all staffing, compliance with collective agreements and payroll related regulations, management and discipline of direct and indirect reports and employment issues as directed. In this role, they will foster a collaborative and customer-focused environment, leading a high-performing team while ensuring effective cross-training and strong interdepartmental relationships. This role requires someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence in payroll management and team leadership.The position of Manager, Payroll Operations at JIBC involves ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees, managing complex payroll issues, and providing interpretation and guidance for payroll matters. Key responsibilities include reviewing and approving payroll, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, preparing T4s, ROEs, and other forms, and overseeing compensation and pension reports. They also authorize payroll remittances and ensure payments are made by prescribed deadlines. The Manager ensures the accurate preparation of payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations. The position also requires collaboration with the Controller to ensure proper accounting of salary and benefit expenses, leading year-end and audit processes, and preparing reports for senior management. The Manager will develop internal controls and conduct research to ensure that processes are up-to-date and follow best practices. Business process improvements are a key focus, including managing payroll software upgrades and identifying technology enhancements for efficiency. The position also contributes to organizational initiatives, champions equity and inclusion, and ensures the protection of employee privacy in payroll operations.Qualifications & Requirements:

• Certified Payroll Manager (CPM).
• Minimum three (3) years of post-qualifying experience as a Payroll Manager in complex organizations, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Extensive experience in using and implementing a large scale, complex ERP computer environment; experience with Unit 4 system preferred.
• Extensive experience in payroll process assessment and improvement.
• Proven solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and theory.
• Demonstrated solid knowledge of financial internal controls as related to payroll disbursement activities.
• Demonstrated leadership, team building, and coaching skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient reporting skills.
• Highly skilled in collaborative problem solving.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in all matters.
• Ability to recognize and protect private and privileged information using discretion and tact when communicating.
• Ability to research subjects related to job responsibilities that include internet searches, telephone calls, or consulting with external peer or subject matter experts.
• Highly skilled in customer service.
• Experience in using complex user software including relational databases and setting up complex report queries.
• Models respectful and inclusive workplace behaviours, and demonstrates a commitment to meaningful outcomes in diversity, equity, and Indigenization.
• Ability to think innovatively and creatively in planning and developing a fresh approach to existing activities, with a continuous improvement perspective and incorporating best practices.

About JIBCJustice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary institution that provides education and training to those whoxe2x80x99ll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world, when a life is at stake or when health, safety or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture xe2x80x93 supporting justice and public safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security and emergency management.As a JIBC employee, youxe2x80x99ll play a role in our educational programming, which also includes complementary and related areas of study xe2x80x93 from conflict resolution, mediation, leadership and counselling, to cybersecurity, business intelligence, and tactical criminal analysis xe2x80x93 as well as applied research in the justice and public safety fields. Join our team and help us prepare JIBC graduates to contribute to safer communities and a more just society.What JIBC Offers:Fair Comparison/Excluded: We offer a total compensation package that includes a benefit plan, which includes Extended Health and Dental Benefits after three months, and enrollment in the College Pension Plan upon hire. In addition, we offer 20 vacation days and 10 Personal Days annually (pro-rated in first year), as well as generous other leave entitlements.Salary Range:$97,140.00 to $114,280.00 annually xe2x80x93 Fair Comparison Excluded Compensation Salary Grid 10The Compensation Range shown reflects JIBC's range for the role: between 85% and 100% of the sector range control point. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred, or promoted between 85% - 94% of the control point, based on the knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the role, with exceptions in the 95% - 100% range.Posting date:January 20, 2025Closing date:Open until filled with a first review of candidates on January 27, 2025Position Type:Fair ComparisonPosition Number:1000379Employment Type:Full-Time RegularWork Arrangements:This is a regular, full time (35 hours per week) position. Applicants must be within a commutable distance to JIBC's New Westminster Campus. This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement.How to ApplyInterested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.The Justice Institute of British Columbia is an equal-opportunity employer and is interested in broadening the diversity of its staff. We encourage applications from individuals from visible minority groups, individuals of Indigenous heritage, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientation or gender identity.If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at hr@jibc.ca.

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