Contract Payroll Analyst

Our client is looking for an experienced Contract Payroll Analyst (Time) to support Canadian payroll operations, time administration, and scheduling processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll systems, experience with large ERP payroll platforms, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage payroll audits, time and scheduling activities, and process improvements.

Contract: 12 months

Key Responsibilities

• Review, coordinate, and manage SAP Time and Schedule queries, including updates, audits, testing, and validation.
• Configure and maintain employee time and scheduling records.
• Analyze and resolve payroll and time-related issues to ensure accurate data administration.
• Monitor and report on employee leave balances.
• Perform pay period audits and payroll data reviews.
• Research and respond to internal and external payroll inquiries in a timely manner.
• Participate in payroll, time, and scheduling projects, including system enhancements, upgrades, audits, and process improvements.
• Provide backup support to other payroll and time team members during absences.
• Assist with year-end payroll administration and related activities.

Must-Have Skills

• 4+ years of progressive experience working with integrated financial and payroll systems.
• Strong experience with large ERP payroll systems.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and data management capabilities.
• Experience supporting payroll operations, time administration, scheduling, and payroll audits.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to respond to payroll-related inquiries.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and sensitive payroll information.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with SAP Time administration and configuration.
• Professional payroll certification or designation.
• Experience supporting payroll system upgrades, enhancements, audits, and year-end activities.
• Experience working with time and scheduling processes in a large corporate environment.