Hybrid Payroll Analyst III, Canadian Payroll Processing

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About the role

  • Payroll Analyst managing full-cycle payroll for approximately 500 Canadian employees across multiple provinces. Experience with Dayforce and compliance with Canadian payroll legislation required.

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.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years of Canadian payroll experience, managing end-to-end payroll for large employee groups (500+), across multiple provinces.
  • 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.
  • Strong Dayforce experience – hands-on, full-cycle payroll processing.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Paid Leaves
  • Tuition Assistance

Job title

Payroll Analyst III, Canadian Payroll Processing

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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