Payroll Analyst

JLL•Mississauga, ON

4d•CA$75,000 - CA$78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

JLL is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to join their Canadian payroll team. This role is crucial for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, with exposure to multi-provincial operations. The position offers an opportunity to develop expertise in compliance, systems, and payroll operations within a supportive environment, contributing to career growth within a global organization. The role is hybrid, requiring 3 days in the office and offering 2 days of remote work flexibility.

Requirements

2+ years of Canadian payroll experience with hands-on processing responsibilities.
Understanding of payroll fundamentals with readiness to deepen multi-provincial expertise.
Post-secondary education in Business, Accounting, HR, or related field, OR equivalent combination of education and payroll experience.
Solid understanding of Canadian payroll fundamentals including CPP, EI, income tax, vacation pay, and statutory holidays.
Familiarity with at least one provincial jurisdiction with willingness to learn others.
Experience with payroll/HRIS systems (ADP, Ceridian, Workday, or similar).
Comfortable learning new technology and navigating multiple systems.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.
Ability to work with large datasets and identify patterns.
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
Reliable, accountable, and able to meet deadlines during busy periods.
Professional communication skills.
Commitment to confidentiality and sound judgment with sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

PLP certification preferred, or commitment to obtain within 18 months with JLL's support.
NPI course enrollment or completion is an asset.
Active PLP course enrollment.
Multi-provincial experience (especially Quebec), commission/bonus calculation familiarity.
Professional services background.
French language capability.

Responsibilities

Process accurate, timely payroll for assigned employee groups across multiple provinces, ensuring compliance with CPP, EI, and federal/provincial tax withholdings.
Handle routine transactions including new hires, terminations, salary changes, benefit deductions, and standard off-cycle payments.
Maintain accurate employee payroll records in the HRIS system, ensuring data integrity and timely updates.
Validate payroll inputs, reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and perform regular audits to identify and correct errors proactively.
Apply knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation to daily processing.
Assist with government remittances and filings including T4s, T4As, ROEs, EHT returns, and WSIB reporting.
Maintain organized documentation for audit requirements.
Respond professionally to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and tax matters.
Research and resolve payroll questions promptly, escalating complex issues to senior team members when appropriate.
Utilize payroll system functionality efficiently.
Identify process improvement opportunities.
Participate in system testing for upgrades and implementations.
Contribute automation and workflow enhancement ideas.
Generate standard payroll reports for HR and Finance teams.
Assist with variance analysis, cost reports, and reconciliations.
Support month-end and year-end close activities.