Analyst, Payroll

Definity Insurance Company • Waterloo, ON

48d • CA$51,300 - CA$94,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst is a key member of the Total Rewards team, responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services that support employees across the organization. Reporting to the Manager, Payroll, this role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance, data integrity, and a seamless employee experience. This role operates in a fast-paced environment, leveraging the Dayforce Payroll platform and integrated systems to manage payroll processes while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of payroll experience
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation (or in progress), or equivalent education/experience
• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and best practices
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills and ability to communicate with various levels of management
• Inquisitive mindset, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Dayforce and Oracle Cloud HCM considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Importing and validating payroll data from Oracle Cloud HCM, benefit providers, and pension/RRSP vendors into Dayforce
• Maintaining and verifying employee data in Dayforce, including hires, terminations, status changes and leaves of absence
• Preparing and issuing Records of Employment (ROE's)
• Auditing and reconciling bi-weekly payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Executing payroll processing in Dayforce, including calculations, validation, and pay cycle completion
• Performing monthly payroll holding account reconciliations and preparing related journal entries
• Preparing and submitting periodic remittances for payroll taxes
• Responding to payroll related inquiries from employees, former employees and external agencies such as the Canada Revenue Agency, Revenue Quebec and Service Canada
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree