Payroll Analyst

Extendicare • Markham, ON

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager or Supervisor, Payroll Operations, we are seeking a talented Payroll Analyst to ensure that assigned payrolls are processed accurately and effectively in our Workday payroll solution. Our payroll operations function is a critical component to ensuring quality and accurate payroll for our unionized and corporate employees in Canada. This position will be based at our Head Office in Markham, Ontario. Extendicare offers a hybrid working environment.

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in HR, Finance or equivalent related work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a payroll analyst running unionized payrolls in Workday.
• Demonstrated experience understanding collective bargaining agreements pertaining to payroll.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multi-provincial large employer payrolls and taxes regulations.
• Comfortable processing and maintaining a high volume ensuring high level of accuracy through attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and troubleshooting issues.
• Outstanding customer service skills and dedication to providing exceptional employee experiences with a focus on quality customer service.
• Planning and organizational skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities with tight timelines.
• Ability to work in a team environment to achieve goals and work independently.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel including pivot tables / VLOOKUP.

Nice To Haves

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation through the Canadian Payroll Association would be an asset.
• Workday payroll certification would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely delivery of payroll
• Prepares, balances and reconciles payroll data, completing audits on any changes and updates to payroll.
• Processes and reviews earnings, deductions and tax withholdings applying company policy, collective agreements & tax compliance requirements.
• Calculates earnings such as retro pay, holiday pay, reimbursements from employees for overpayments, benefits, pensions, union dues, paid leaves, etc.
• Interprets collective bargaining agreements (CBA’s) to process union commitments in a timely manner
• Meets regularly with field operations (Long Term Care Homes, Paramed, Assist Homes, etc.) and to confirm payroll schedule and payments, notify of items to be corrected, and understand any issues.
• Assists in developing procedures to ensure the integrity and privacy of payroll data
• Maintains knowledge of current legislation, Collective Agreements, and database requirements pertaining to earnings and deductions
• Performs quarterly balancing verifying that payroll tax deductions are accurate and in compliance with tax regulations.
• Answers ServiceNow tickets for escalated inquiries, providing resolution details to employees and in tickets for FAQ’s.
• Completes required payroll testing and adds/updates documentation for our payroll knowledge base.
• Solves problems to correct inaccurate payments and processing corrections.
• Works with the benefits teams to correct and/or adjust payroll deductions.
• Reconciles and processes 3rd party payments.
• Assists with special projects and any other duties as required.
• Contributes to a collegial and collaborative environment, sharing information and best practices, trains less experienced team members, supports special projects and initiatives, and provides support for escalated payroll questions and issues.
• Identifies opportunities to automate manual processes.

Benefits

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package

What This Job Offers

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