Payroll Analyst (Contract)

The impact you'll have:

In this contract role, the Analyst, Payroll is responsible for supporting accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for employees across Canada, with some support for US and/or global payrolls as required.  
 
This role brings strong payroll knowledge, attention to detail, and analytical discipline to payroll inputs, outputs, reporting, reconciliations, and employee inquiries. The Analyst, Payroll works closely with HR, HRIS, Finance and ADP, and benefits partners to maintain accurate payroll records, support smooth pay cycles, and stay current with payroll legislation and government filing requirements. 

What you'll do:  

• As part of the global payroll team, participate in Canadian payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now. Responsibilities may span supporting other global payroll initiatives and processes.   

• Validate payroll data transferred from our SAP Success Factors; HRIS sources, including demographic data, proper tax location, compensation changes, leaves, deductions, earnings, and direct deposit information. 

• Partner with ADP service representatives to support accurate, timely payroll processing and resolve payroll issues or exceptions. 

• Prepare and enter onto ADP’s Auto Form; payroll adjustments, one-time payments, retro payments and other payroll entries required to support accurate and on time pay. 

• Ensure accuracy of terminations, vacation pay calculations, Records of Employment, and related final pay requirements with an understanding of applicable employment standards. 

• Ensure proper processing and remittance of employer and employee payroll deductions and contributions, including garnishments, workers’ compensation, benefit deductions, RRSP, and other pre- and post-payroll items. 

• Support ROE preparation following each applicable payroll cycle. 

• Assist with quarter and year-end reconciliation and balancing activities, ensure proper statutory filings, T4/RL-1, T2200 and TP-64 preparation, and Workers Compensation and Employer Health Tax reporting. 

• Monitor the payroll inbox and respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and internal partners in a timely, clear, and customer-focused manner. 

• Ability to pull reporting within Success Factors and ADP WFN and conduct validation between systems data, investigate discrepancies and conduct corrections where required. 

• Audit payroll records for new hires, terminations, salary increases, deductions, direct deposits, taxable benefits, and earnings. 

• Conduct employee tax setup in ADP Workforce Now. 

• May assist with integration related activities such as testing and system configuration.   

• Work with HR, Finance, and other internal partners to answer questions, resolve discrepancies, clarify payroll inputs, and support continuous improvement in payroll processes and controls. 

What you'll bring to the table:

• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills. 

• Strong judgment, prioritization, and the ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate. 

• Advanced Excel skills is a requirement; including vlookup’s, pivot tables, formulas, and strong data validation techniques. 

• Comfort using Copilot, Claude and other AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, validation, and analysis while maintaining appropriate review and judgment. 

• A proven track record of executing accurately and delivering on agreed-upon objectives and timelines. 

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and data integrity. 

• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment. 

• Initiative, curiosity, and a continuous-improvement mindset. 

Knowledge Requirements: 

• A minimum of 4 years of payroll experience, with sound knowledge of Canadian payroll, employment standards, statutory deductions, and related compliance requirements. 

• Experience and sound knowledge of ADP Workforce Now is a must. 

• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors is an asset. 

• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office applications and in particular with Microsoft Excel. 

• Understanding of global payroll rules and regulations is a definite asset. 

• Payroll Compliance Professional designation, Canadian Payroll Association designation, or equivalent experience is preferred. 

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Payroll, Accounting, HR or related fields is recommended. 

Compensation:

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position in Toronto is $54,400 to $81,600, annually + 6% as target incentives.