Workday Payroll Analyst supporting Workday Payroll accuracy and issue resolution for EllisDon’s construction operations. Collaborating with Payroll, HR, IT, and cross - functional teams across Canadian locations.
About the role
- Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist overseeing payroll and benefits functions for MineSense in Vancouver. Ensuring compliance and managing international payroll across multiple countries.
Responsibilities
- Reviews, analyzes and processes semi-monthly payroll for both Canadian and US operations in Dayforce.
- Reviews and initial approval of monthly payroll for Chile and Peru operations.
- Completes monthly reconciliation and administrative tasks for international payroll.
- Manages system enrollment for new employees and audits/adjusts existing employees as needed. Ensures departing employees are paid accurately and within regulatory requirements.
- Coordinates with People Team to review and authorize payroll related transactions or data adjustments, including salary/wage changes, balance corrections (vacation/leave), and more.
- Manages year end payroll reporting, such as T4’s, W2 etc.
- Manages system reconciliation for payroll and vacation for company operations.
- Completes payroll calculations for hourly employees, including overtime & statutory pay.
- Completes and files WorkSafe related payroll forms/tax returns.
- Acts within company policy when handling payroll, benefits, and leave related inquiries.
- Reviewing and confirming eligibility for enrollment into company benefits plans, including but not limited to Group Retirement Savings, 401k, and applicable health plans (Canada & USA).
- Compiles financial payroll and tax reports for the purpose of internal review and external audit.
- Ensures the company remains fully compliant with payroll regulations, benefits requirements, and employment standards.
- Actively follows and incorporates payroll regulation changes, including CRA/IRS updates, into payroll practices and processes.
- Acts as a subject matter expert and liaison for payroll – organizes and conducts training sessions for existing and new staff as required.
- Coordinates and interacts with federal, provincial, and state (US) entities on special inquiries related to employee payroll & compensation.
- Acts as a key Dayforce subject matter expert, supporting configuration improvements, troubleshooting issues, and enhancing payroll workflows and system functionality.
- Additional duties as occasionally required by your manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5 or more years of experience processing payroll for medium to large-sized companies (150+ people).
- Professional payroll & accounting designations are an asset.
- Experienced with payroll systems, specifically Dayforce HCM and BambooHR. Dayforce report programming experience is considered an asset.
- Experience with United States & International payroll is a strong asset.
- Experience in preparing detailed payroll reports.
- Excellent verbal communication and relationship management skills.
- Self-starter, ability to work independently and in teams.
- Experience working in Microsoft 365, specifically advanced MS Excel knowledge (V-lookups, pivot tables etc.)
- Health & Safety-conscious individual.
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is considered an asset.
- Legally able to work in Canada.
Benefits
- A competitive salary and bonus.
- Matching RRSP or 401K program (for Canadian and US employees)
- A comprehensive benefit program including an employee assistance program.
- Learning and career development programs and resources (live sessions and on-demand)
- Transit Subsidy (for roles based in Vancouver, BC)
- Hybrid work (for roles that do not require to be onsite)
- 3 weeks' vacation or more depending on the position
- Global and local company organized social events and celebrations to connect with your team
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