Team Lead, Payroll Services and Analytics

Responsibilities

• Lead the Leave of Absence (LOA), Tuition Waiver (TW), Payroll Accounting Adjustment (PAA), and Payroll Reconciliation functional areas.
• Manage the hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of team members, including scheduling and work assignments.
• Drive business process improvements and optimize the utilization of Workday to enhance efficiency and customer service.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial legislation, union agreements, and University policies regarding payroll and benefits.
• Oversee complex financial processes, including monthly benefit withdrawals, mass data loads, and payroll-to-general-ledger reconciliations.
• Utilize data analytics and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) logic to improve audit processes and accounting functions.
• Collaborate with internal units such as IT, Finance, and HR to facilitate project deliverables and system enhancements.
• Develop and monitor internal controls to ensure the security and integrity of highly confidential information.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Completion of the CPA accounting program (CA, CGA, or CMA).
• Minimum of seven years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven leadership experience in managing staff and coordinating complex workflows.
• Extensive experience with large ERP systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience working with Workday.
• Broad knowledge of payroll and benefits practices within a complex organizational structure.
• Experience in project management, including requirements gathering, testing, and change management.
• Ability to build reporting tools, performance indicators, and analytical models.
• Experience working within a complex academic environment.

About the Company

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. As one of the largest employers in British Columbia, UBC is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community that supports inspired students, faculty, and staff in their journey of discovery.