Analyst, Payroll

Recipie Unlimited; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading full-service restaurant company in Vaughan is seeking an Analyst, Payroll. In this role, you will support payroll projects, conduct data analysis, and ensure compliance with legislation across Canada. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of payroll processing experience and familiarity with Ceridian Dayforce. This role offers a flexible/hybrid work environment and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

20% dining discount card

Monthly dining allowance

Industry-leading benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle payroll processing experience in large organizations (>5000 employees).
• Knowledge of Canadian employment law and multi-provincial payroll legislation.
• Experience in a unionized payroll environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular analysis of payroll data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency.
• Process payroll accurately for salaried and hourly employees.

Skills

Payroll data analysis

Process improvement

Collaboration with government agencies

Troubleshooting data errors

Payroll processing

Education

Post-secondary education in Administration or Accounting

Canadian Payroll Association - PCP

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

JDE

Job description

Job Description

Recipe Unlimited Corporation is Canada’s leading full-service restaurant company, home to iconic brands such as Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, St. Hubert, The Keg, Montana’s, Bier Markt, East Side Mario’s, The Landing Restaurant Group, New York Fries, The Pickle Barrel & Catering, State & Main, Elephant and Castle, Original Joe’s, Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar, The Burger’s Priest, Blanco Cantina, and Anejo. Our diverse portfolio offers our Home Office Teammates the opportunity to work with some of the most popular brands in Canada. We are passionate about our industry, celebrate diversity of thought, encourage curiosity, and support ownership. Above all, we believe in doing the right thing for our people, communities, and planet.

The primary focus of the Analyst, Payroll is to support the Payroll Manager with payroll projects, system maintenance, analysis of employee data, and ensuring accurate, efficient payroll execution across Canada. The analyst will handle payroll for high-volume teams in multiple provinces, uphold system integrity, and ensure compliance with legislation and company policies within Ceridian Dayforce.

What you will do in this role :

1. Conduct regular analysis of payroll data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
2. Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency.
3. Collaborate with government agencies and stakeholders for audits.
4. Troubleshoot and resolve data errors from system interfaces.
5. Manage employee options such as benefits, vacation, and personal days.
6. Perform payroll journal entries in JDE and coordinate with Finance on related transactions.
7. Maintain Ceridian Dayforce system configurations to meet evolving company needs.
8. Audit employee setups, earnings, and deductions periodically, correcting deficiencies.
9. Verify quarterly tax forms, balance PIER, and prepare for Year-End reporting.
10. Assist with Year-End activities including adjustments and tax form issuance.
11. Calculate and report WCB/EHT contributions.
12. Process payroll accurately for salaried and hourly employees, including master data updates and adjustments.
13. Respond promptly to inquiries from Finance, HR, managers, and employees.
14. Guide and support the Payroll Team and back up the Payroll Manager.
15. Support project work and other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for :

• Post-secondary education in Administration or Accounting preferred.
• Canadian Payroll Association - PCP is required; CPM is preferred.
• 5+ years of full-cycle payroll processing experience in large organizations (>5000 employees).
• Knowledge of Canadian employment law and multi-provincial payroll legislation.
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce and JDE is preferred.
• Experience in a unionized payroll environment is an advantage.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible/hybrid work environment.
• Join a close-knit, innovative team of energetic professionals.
• Be part of Canada’s largest full-service restaurant company leading in size and innovation.
• 20% dining discount card and monthly dining allowance at participating brands.
• Respectful, fun, and safe work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth within the company.
• Industry-leading benefits, wellness, and total rewards programs.

Recipe is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We celebrate people, support curiosity, ownership, and doing the right thing. We also provide accommodations in accordance with applicable legislation; please contact us for assistance if needed.