Key facts Location: Vancouver
Engagement: Full-time
Team: Payroll Administration
About the role We are seeking a meticulous payroll professional who values accuracy in their work. As the Payroll Administration Manager, you will oversee payroll and equity functions across Canada, the US, and Australia, ensuring precision in every aspect of payroll processing and employee inquiries.
What you'll do Oversee bi-monthly payroll processing for Canada, the U.S., and Australia, including special runs for RSU vesting.
Prepare, file, and reconcile payroll tax payments and general ledger accounts across all regions, including quarterly and annual filings (T4s, W2s, EHT, WCB, CPP, EI, state taxes).
Manage shadow payrolls for cross‑border arrangements and liaise with tax and payroll consultants.
Create payroll journal entries and assist with accounting close, payroll accruals, and FP&A; variance analysis.
Generate time and cost reports in line with government grant and contract stipulations.
Support daily equity administration, including new issuances, vesting events, employee updates, and transactions related to stock options, RSUs, and the employee share purchase plan.
Track equity events and manage associated payroll tax reporting.
Address employee inquiries regarding equity compensation and provide scheduled and ad hoc reports to People & Culture, Finance, Payroll, and Legal teams.
Collaborate with People & Culture to accurately manage employee and pay data changes, facilitating the flow of information between salary and equity programs.
Deliver precise pay data to stakeholders in Finance, Accounting, and FP&A.;
Requirements A minimum of 8 years of payroll experience, with several years in a senior or leadership role.
Proven experience managing payroll across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong emphasis on Canadian payroll and familiarity with U.S. and/or Australian payroll.
Knowledge of equity compensation programs and their interaction with payroll processes.




A reputation for providing excellent employee service regarding pay and equity inquiries, characterized by clarity and patience.
Comfortable with cross‑border payroll arrangements, including shadow payroll and related tax compliance issues.
Extensive hands‑on experience with payroll, HRIS, and equity systems (including ADP, Bamboo, and Shareworks), with a focus on improving system configurations and integrations.
Experience with multi‑jurisdictional payroll tax filings and reconciliations, including year‑end reporting (T4s, W2s, and equivalents).
Solid collaborative skills to work effectively with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and People teams, communicating pay data clearly to diverse audiences.
High attention to detail and discretion in handling sensitive information, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
What we offer The salary range for this position is CAD $96,000 - $120,000 per year, based on your qualifications and relevant experience.
In addition to the base salary, we provide equity options, an annual performance‑based bonus, and a 6% non‑matching RRSP contribution.
You will also receive a CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance, vacation days, opportunities for professional development, and comprehensive health benefits.
About AbCellera We are a clinical‑stage biotechnology firm dedicated to discovering and developing antibody‑based therapies in fields such as endocrinology, women's health, immunology, and oncology. Our platform facilitates the advancement of antibody drug programs from target identification to clinical application. Currently, our pipeline includes two drug candidates in clinical trials, two preclinical candidates in IND‑enabling activities, and over 20 active discovery programs across various modalities and indications. We believe that collaboration among dedicated individuals can lead to significant advancements. Therefore, we prioritize hiring individuals based on character and intelligence rather than solely on their resumes. We seek driven, energetic individuals who are committed to making a meaningful impact through their work.

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📌 Payroll Administration Manager (British Columbia)
🏢 AbCellera
📍 British Columbia