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%.  

Please note that this is a temporary contract role until November 2027. This role is also a hybrid role based out of our Burnaby, BC office (3 on-site / 2 remote days). Applicants who are not located within commuting distance of our Head Office or are not looking to relocate to the Greater Vancouver/Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley region will not be considered.  

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!

BCAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing accessible, inclusive employment. We have a long-standing partnership with the Presidents Group which strives to increase employment opportunities for people living with disabilities, and champion accessible employment in BC. If you need personalized support through application and recruitment, please contact HRAccommodations@bcaa.com.