Team Lead, Compensation & Benefits, Temporary

About the BCLDB:

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government's goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

In Human Resources (HR), we support a large, distributed organization with a range of services from our Talent & Compensation, Organizational Development & Change, Employee Relations and Investigations, and Occupational Health and Safety teams. You'll get the opportunity to flex your skills in supporting retail, warehouse, and corporate office environments with a unionized employee base. In HR, we know that ensuring employees feel valued and respected and providing opportunities for learning and development is how our business is able to drive efficiencies and profitability.

About this role:

The Team Lead, Compensation and Benefits is responsible for the processing and administration of PeopleSoft Time and Labour administration, Payroll processing and Benefits to support the timely and accurate payment of wages to employees. The Team lead provides support to a team of 4 Compensation and Benefit Coordinators. As well as liaising with the payroll service provider to ensure the timeliness and production of the bi-weekly payroll process.

The Team Lead is responsible to oversee and provide guidance to a team of four to ensuring corrective action and follow up is provided with regards to compensation and payment of wages. The Team Lead ensures the accurate and timely reporting of schedules and hours worked for employees in accordance with the Main Agreement and Component Agreements. The position ensures completion of all processes, generates reports and queries within deadlines established to ensure the completion of the bi-weekly payroll processing.

The Team Lead is responsible for responding and resolving complex employee inquiries and concerns as they relate to compensation and employee benefits administration. This position also supervises four Coordinators, HR Compensation including assigning and monitoring of workload and training.

A criminal record check is required. Successful candidates may be required to work outside regular business hours to meet deadlines, as required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Secondary (high school) diploma or equivalent certificate and a minimum of one (1) year of recent, related experience* working in a payroll environment with an emphasis on administering payroll functions.

*Recent, related experience must have occurred in the last three (3) years and must include the following:

• Experience with reading, interpreting and applying documented information and providing payroll advice and guidance to clients on standard interpretations of policies and procedures, such as Main Agreement, Employment Standards Act, etc.
• Experience working with a Human Resource Management System, preferably PeopleSoft Payroll/Time and Labour.

Preference may be given to candidates with any of the following experience:

• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Experience leading a team.
• Diploma or certificate or formal course work pertaining to Payroll, Accounting, or Business Administration.

Application instructions:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Elaine Morrow, A/HR Advisor, Talent & Compensation at elaine.morrow@bcldb.com.

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid work combination of in-office and work-from-home, following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.