Payroll Analyst III (Canadian Payroll Processing)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to manage Canadian payroll operations for a multi-entity employee population across multiple provinces. This role will be responsible for full-cycle payroll processing, compliance, tax reporting, and payroll-related benefit administration. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with Dayforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process full-cycle Canadian payroll for approximately 500 employees across multiple legal entities and provinces.
• Lead payroll activities including auditing, reconciliation, adjustments, ROEs, year-end support, and compliance checks.
• Ensure accurate processing of employee changes such as new hires, terminations, promotions, and compensation updates.
• Review, validate, and approve payroll outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance with provincial and federal regulations.
• Troubleshoot Dayforce issues and collaborate with internal teams or vendor support to resolve system-related challenges.
• Track RRSP contributions and benefit calculations, ensuring accurate submissions and payments.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide guidance to HR, Finance, and operational teams on payroll policies, best practices, and Dayforce functionality.
• Maintain detailed documentation, streamline payroll processes, and ensure strong internal controls.
• Deliver timely reporting, including payroll summaries, variance analyses, and audit requests.
• Support year-end activities including T4s, reconciliations, and government filings.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of Canadian payroll experience, managing end-to-end payroll for large employee groups (500+), across multiple provinces.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros).
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and tax compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• System Expertise: Strong Dayforce experience – hands-on, full-cycle payroll processing
• Certification: PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation is a strong asset.
• US payroll experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with employees and cross-functional teams.

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