Payroll Analyst (temporary full-time)

The Opportunity

Payroll Services at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is a team of 10 providing full service payroll to over 9,000 Hospital staff. Reporting to the Manager, the Payroll Analyst is an experienced payroll professional who will identify and implement process improvements and serve as a technical and analytical expert within the team.

Key Tasks

• Provide support to Payroll team members in daily payroll operations, including ad-hoc requests
• Perform mass retroactive payment calculations in accordance with collective agreement renewals, amendments, or updates.
• Analyze payroll data and prepare accurate, high-quality reports for internal stakeholders.
• Process monthly debit benefits files for employees on leave of absence (LOA) and submit to Human Resources for further processing.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including audits, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting, as required.
• Acquire a thorough understanding of current payroll processes and support the implementation of Workday Payroll, including participation in system testing, documentation, and transition activities.
• Communicate and uphold payroll best practices to ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and security.

Qualifications/Skills

• Completion of a post-secondary degree program (Business Administration, Accounting or Finance is preferred)
• Minimum 5 years’ progressive experience administering full cycle Canadian payroll within a large organization (Healthcare and/or experience in a unionized environment preferred)
• Member of Canadian Payroll Association, Payroll Certification is preferred
• Proficient knowledge of top tier payroll and HCM software systems ( e.g. Empath in house payroll system) and time and attendance ( e.g. UKG Dimensions )
• Experience leading, or having a significant role in major implementation/upgrade projects
• Demonstrated experience with identifying, designing and implementing process improvements
• Demonstrated analytical ability and problem-solving skills;
• Collaborative team player with superior influencing skills, who can build relationships easily to move initiatives forward
• Strong oral and written communication skills including ability to communicate technical requirements to non-technical users in a simple manner
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and manage high volumes of data accurately and in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment with stringent deadlines Highly organized, self-motivated, and adaptable
• Full knowledge of all relevant Canadian legislation governing payroll calculations and reporting
• Solid grasp of federal and provincial labour standards and regulations
• Knowledge of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) or similar defined benefit pension plans preferred
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills– Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook