Payroll Analyst

York Region is located at Corporate Shared Financial Ser – 17250 Yonge Street – Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Payroll Analyst – Functional (Payroll Analyst). We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. This is a temporary full-time position for 24 months with a hybrid work arrangement.

Employer Name : York Region
Position : Payroll Analyst – Functional (Payroll Analyst)
No. of vacancies : 1
Salary : $104,079.00 – $117,936.00 Annually
Employment type : Temporary Full-Time (24 months)
Location : Corporate Shared Financial Ser – 17250 Yonge Street – Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)
Hybrid work opportunities may apply – CA

• The candidate will be responsible for supporting the Manager with the preparation and processing of Regional payroll data to ensure timely employee payments in accordance with applicable collective agreements and legislations.
• The candidate will be responsible for assisting with the development, testing and implementation of changes to the payroll system to address negotiated and statutory changes.
• The candidate will be responsible for providing payroll and Regional staff with advice and support on payroll related issues and interpreting HR policies and practices as they relate to payroll.
• The candidate will support the Payroll Analyst-Technical in troubleshooting system problems and work with this group to develop and implement necessary changes.
• The candidate will make recommendations for new or improved payroll process to increase efficiencies and may perform analyses, functional testing, process documentation, and training.
• The candidate will work with the Manager to define and interpret user/Branch requests and develop specific requirements to support their initiatives.
• The candidate will assist the Payroll Analyst – Technical and users in resolving functional problems in Payroll/HRMS/time and labour applications, as directed.
• The candidate will work with the Manager and Payroll Analyst – Technical to develop specific queries and reports on key management information to support data extractions, management reporting, and benchmarking for key corporate initiatives.
• The candidate will assist the Manager and work with the Payroll Analyst – Technical to liaise with the Human Resource Services Branch regarding confidential labour relations matters.
• The candidate will assist the Manager with implementing payroll items that are attained in settlements and/or agreements at the request of Human Resource Services Branch or the Manager.
• The candidate will provide information and advice to Departments and staff concerning various Payroll issues and enhance their understanding of the Payroll/HRMS/time and labour systems.
• The candidate will develop and deliver various training to ensure maximum benefit from the time reporting and payroll systems and the information they contain, including self-service training on entering time, identifying earning codes, producing reports, etc.
• The candidate will be responsible for performing other duties as assigned in support of Branch and Department objectives.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must have successfully completed a Community College Diploma in Business Administration, Computer Systems, Accounting or a related field or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The candidate must have completed the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification from the Canadian Payroll Association or demonstrate experience and knowledge equivalent to the skills acquired through completion of the program.
• The candidate must have a minimum of three (3) years of progressive payroll experience in a large multi-divisional organization, including financial analysis, project management, automated payroll functions, and payroll related policy and procedure development.
• The candidate must demonstrate experience with and strong knowledge of payroll/HRMS/time and labour applications, including PeopleSoft and Kronos.
• The candidate must have knowledge of payroll systems and practices, collective agreement interpretation, and applicable legislation.
• The candidate must have knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including Communication, Innovation, Teamwork and Collaboration, and Personal Ownership.
• The candidate will have access to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, providing income for life and eligibility from the date of hire as a full-time employee with employer-matched contributions.
• The candidate will have access to an employee health care spending account, a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program, and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services, along with their loved ones. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• The organization promotes an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and enables everyone to develop to their full potential, participate freely in society, and live with respect, dignity, and freedom from discrimination. Our growing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program has earned recognition from the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.