Payroll Analyst – PCP

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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Payroll Analyst – PCP. This position involves supporting payroll operations, ensuring compliance with Canadian and U.S. regulations, and collaborating across teams to deliver accurate payroll and tax-related services.

Pay rate range (CAD): $17.60/hr – $26.88/hr

Responsibilities

Balance all year-end tax slips and complete government filings
Support expatriate and globally mobile employees’ payroll needs
Participate in internal and external payroll audits
Provide customized payroll and year-end tax slip support for executive leaders
Manage end-to-end payroll processes for the Board of Directors
Review, prepare, and reconcile POIs as needed
Correct taxes from the Retiree Demographic report and US Tax Data Query
Respond to employee inquiries via ServiceNow cases
Ensure integrity and accuracy of Workday HR/Payroll data through testing and validation
Assist in preparing manual and amended tax slips
Support payroll accounting for year-end reporting
Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Manage payroll adjustments and resolve discrepancies with business partners
Process quarterly Director Fees payroll, off-cycle payments, and EIB data loads
Handle bi-weekly cheque reversals and run Pier/Variance reports to correct data errors
Manage daily administrative functions for expatriate payroll and shadow payroll processing
Balance payroll tax slip data and ensure timely resolution of inquiries
Review CRA and Revenu Quebec PIER reports for accuracy
Perform other related tasks as required
Desired Skill-Set

Working knowledge of Workday reporting and HR/Payroll modules
Minimum 3 years of expatriate payroll experience
Strong knowledge of Canadian Federal/Provincial and U.S. payroll regulations (CRA, Revenu Quebec, IRS)
Experience with report reconciliation principles
Advanced Excel skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines and deliver accurate work
Nice to Have

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Designation or working towards certification
Experience working within a large organization
Previous banking industry experience