Senior Payroll Analyst
About The Position
Make an impact with your payroll expertise at George Weston Limited (GWL). We offer a meaningful opportunity for payroll professionals to support some of Canada’s most recognized companies. The payroll team at GWL plays a critical role in delivering complex payroll and benefits operations for both the corporate centre and our operating businesses, including Loblaw, Choice Properties and Wittington. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Executive Compensation and Payroll, the Senior Payroll Analyst ensures the accurate and timely administration of payroll and benefits across a multi-entity organization. You’ll own end-to-end payroll processing, maintain precise payroll and benefits records, prepare journal entries, and manage statutory remittances. You will also support year-end payroll and benefits reporting, coordinate with third-party providers, and partner closely with HR and Finance. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a complex environment and is committed to delivering high standards of payroll and benefits operations. As the successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to deepen and expand your knowledge across the full spectrum of payroll, benefits, compensation, payroll accounting and systems. We believe in building our talent within; creating opportunities for our employees to build the skills and experience needed to advance and prosper in the Company.
Requirements
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is required
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. Accounting, Human Resources etc.)
- 5+ years previous full cycle payroll experience with both salary and hourly payrolls
- Proficient with HRIS systems (Workday and Ceridian Dayforce preferred) and Excel
- Strong and articulate communicator (both verbal and written), comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization
- Exceptional collaboration and relationships skills, ability to work with multiple stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
- Detail oriented with mathematical/statistical/analytical ability
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- PLP is an asset
- Multi-provincial (including Quebec) experience is an asset
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end semi-monthly payroll for executives, directors/trustees, and salaried/hourly colleagues, including bonus and special payments
- Maintain and reconcile equity transactions (Stock Options/RSUs) and other payroll inputs (hours, retro adjustments, statutory/voluntary deductions) in Workday
- Prepare payroll reporting, journal entries, GL reconciliations, and account/statutory remittance reconciliations (CRA, Revenu Québec, EHT, WSIB)
- Support year-end tax reporting (T4/T4A/NR4/Relevé 1) and reconcile third-party compensation in the payroll system
- Ensure compliance and audit readiness; act as payroll SME and resolve complex and confidential inquiries
- Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance Departments to ensure alignment on payroll-related matters
- Identify and contribute to process improvements and payroll projects, including supporting Workday/Dayforce configuration and integrations
- Perform backup duties for other members of Payroll team
Benefits
- A competitive compensation and benefits package
- Employee share ownership program
- Group RRSP and Pension Program
- Continuous learning through development reimbursement
- Summer hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
