Job Description

Overview

Were looking for experienced Payroll Analyst who will be responsible for a variety of duties relating to the computerized and business needs of the payroll department at WorkSafeBC. This includes acting as a liaison between functional and technical users of WHRAPS.

Are you a resourceful, self-motivated individual who can complete full-cycle payroll processing? Do you have experience working with a large complex payroll system? We are looking for a Payroll Analyst who will contribute to the ongoing maintenance, development, and enhancement of the system.

How youll make a difference: As a Payroll Analyst youll help protect the financial integrity of B.C.s workers compensation system, ensuring we serve British Columbians now and in the future.

Where youll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, youll work primarily from your B.C. home and occasionally in our Richmond office.

What you\'ll do

• Act as the main functional and technical resource in payroll for the financial systems analysts team, HR Business group, and all users.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of payroll transactions by creating and maintaining regular audits and reconciliation between HR Systems, General Ledger, and Canada Revenue Agency remittances and reports.
• Coordinate operational processes between functional areas such as Benefits, Disability Management, Payroll, Recruitment, and more.
• Evaluate, determine, and respond to clients needs for payroll system queries; liaise with financial systems analysts to develop ad hoc queries based on operational needs.
• Coordinate with our financial systems analysts to support problem resolution for payroll system related issues, investigate and document problems as identified; provide explanations and implement process changes.
• Develop training manuals and instructional materials for payroll system; provide training to groups and individuals; provide follow-up support to users and evaluate effectiveness of training.

Is this a good fit for you?

Were looking for someone who can:

• Identify business process opportunities for clients; implement solutions and provide recommendations.
• Understand and analyze the functions of a payroll system; perform configuration and day-to-day troubleshooting of a payroll system application.
• Provide oversight and advice in resolving system related issues.
• Take initiative in identifying and initiating tasks

Your background and experience

• A degree or diploma in a related discipline such as computer systems technology, computer science, or accounting.
• A minimum of 3-6 years of real time experience processing full payroll cycle.
• Hands-on year-end processing, CRA filings, account reconciliation
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems - PeopleSoft Oracle for Payroll North America (WHRAPS) is a strong asset.

Well consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Consent to a criminal record check
• Confirm youre legally entitled to work in Canada

WorkSafeBCs COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the Policy) is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. Were honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

Whats it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

Its challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

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Our benefits

As a member of our team, youll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan
• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Health care and dental benefits
• Optional leave arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

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Salary: $34.78 - $37.37/hourly

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
• We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email

when you submit your application.

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