Senior Payroll Analyst

This is an Internal ICBC job posting. External applicants will not be considered at this time. 

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Closing date: September 10, 2026

We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Highlights 

Payroll Services has an opportunity for an experienced Senior Payroll Analyst with a thorough knowledge of payroll practices and statutory requirements, excellent interpersonal and mentorship skills, and who is able to prioritize and manage multiple work projects.

This position requires a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation and experience in a senior role of a large, full cycle payroll in a unionized environment.  

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the technical operations of the Payroll Department in the planning and preparation of all payroll and time related transactions, including identification, analysis, and resolution of errors;
• Plans, prioritizes, and monitors payroll activities and workflows to ensure service standards, accuracy, and legislative timelines are met;
• Provides training and technical guidance to the payroll team to ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, collective agreement and government regulations;
• Oversees payroll processing, financial reporting, and employee time records, ensuring accuracy and compliance;
• Acts as the escalation point for complex payroll, system, and stakeholder issues, and contributes to payroll system enhancements and projects;
• Monitors payroll risks and regulatory changes, assessing impacts and recommending actions to support compliance and mitigate risk;
• Researches, analyzes, calculates and prepares all payroll-related transactions to ensure compliance with established schedules for employee remuneration;
• Develops and enhances payroll processes and procedures in line with best practices and internal controls, providing recommendations on policy and operational improvements;
• Oversees payroll reporting and processing, including reconciliations, remittances, T4 activities, and complex payroll transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery;
• Liaises with systems teams and interfacing departments to discuss requirements, schedules, results, day-to-day production problems and new processes;
• Performs research into system problems to determine origin of errors, and with system experts to solve;
• Provides technical support and tests system enhancements for the department;
• Handles escalated issues from the team and responds to a variety of payroll-related enquiries/issues from internal and external customers.

Position Requirements

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation from the National Payroll Institute;
• Post-secondary education in accounting, business administration or financial management;
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a senior role of a large, full cycle payroll in a unionized environment is required;
• Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered;
• Demonstrated ability to motivate teams and communicate complex payroll issues clearly;
• Thorough knowledge of federal and provincial laws, legislation, regulations related to payroll;
• Thorough knowledge of payroll, financial, accounting, tax policies and practices;
• Technical knowledge of payroll related software applications and general knowledge of pension, benefits, HR, finance applications as they relate to payroll;
• Knowledge to identify, investigate, analyze payroll and time data and resolve complex errors and omissions;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions;
• Ability to collaborate with other teams and synthesize technical, financial, and legislative information into clear options and recommendations for special initiatives.
• Ability to oversee, plan and prioritize daily payroll operations while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory deadlines;
• Ability to develop written documentation related to system functions and training activities;
• Knowledge of corporate and human resources policies, procedures, and the collective agreement related to payroll and time;
• SAP payroll software is an asset.

About us: 

At ICBC, it’s our job to make sure the car insurance system works for all British Columbians, today and in the future. Check out our ICBC Year in Review 2025  to learn more about what we've accomplished! If you want to make the most of your skills and expertise while growing your career, we want you. A career at ICBC is an opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse and inclusive team that is driven to serve its customers and community. You can expect a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment. If you are reliable and dependable, contact us today to be part of our talented and diverse team as we work together to create an insurance system we can all be proud of.

Our values guide how we interact with customers, partners, and each other. They shape our decisions and create a culture where employees feel inspired and empowered to do their best work.

• Collaborative: We include different perspectives to reach our common goals.
• Supportive: We seek to understand to meet diverse and evolving needs.
• Straightforward: We simplify the complex to make things easier.
• Knowledgeable: We gain knowledge through experience and learning to make informed decisions.

Work arrangements defined: 

• Hybrid 8 – you will work a minimum of 2 days per week at your primary office headquarters. The remaining days will be remote within British Columbia.

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