Manager, Payroll Operations & Control

Department

Payroll Operations & Control | Finance & Integrated Services | VP Finance and Operations

M&P - AAPS

M&P - AAPS

AAPS Salaried
- Accounting, Level E

Manager, Payroll Operations & Control

Payroll Operations & Control | Finance & Integrated Services | VP Finance and Operations

$9,599.75 - $14,385.50 CAD Monthly

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October 13, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Ongoing

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

The University of British Columbia is one of the largest universities in Canada, and one of the largest employers in the province of British Columbia, employing more than 15,000 faculty members and staff (including student employees) spread across more than 10 bargaining units or employee groups. UBC payroll accounts for approximately 76% or $1.6B of the consolidate budget of $2.1B.

The Manager, Payroll Operations & Control will be a key driver and contributor in implementing procedures to enhance segregation of duties, physical security of payroll information, and reduce off-cycle payrolls. The incumbent will lead the direction, development, implementation and utilization of Payroll best practices. Key aspects of the role will include leading the team to deliver a high level of service and various projects, business engagement, change management and analysis of emerging trends to ensure that the University is enabled to deliver its mission.

They are expected to be a subject matter expert, providing expertise on all regulatory and contractual obligations on payroll matters. An emphasis on managing risk exposure and strong control environment is expected.

The position solves issues relating to payroll under tight deadlines. These include technical interpretation of legislation, financial reconciliations, and providing expert advice to the University community. Through close interaction with end-users and exceptional customer service, this position has a significant impact on departments by effecting changes to operations / processes / procedures.

Reporting to the Director, Payroll, the Manager, Control and Operations is a key position for internal controls and governance over the payroll function. This role provides supervisory and leadership responsibility for the Team Leads.

This position will also support the Director in representing the University and leading interactions with audit, banks relating to payroll, government and other external stakeholders. The Manager will liaise with senior faculty, staff, and teams within the Finance, Tax, Risk Management and Human Resources departments.

• Lead the Payroll and Benefits team, sets priorities, and provides guidance, feedback, coaching, training, performance management and evaluation, and career development for team.
• Provides overall leadership and direction to team members using effective,…