Analyst, Payroll & Benefits Operations (12-month contract)

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic investment organization as an Analyst in Payroll & Benefits Operations. This role offers the chance to make an impact in a fast-paced environment while ensuring the accurate processing of payroll tasks across multiple regions. You will work closely with a diverse team, gaining exposure to various operational aspects and contributing to process improvements. The organization values integrity and high performance, providing a supportive culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Diverse and inspiring colleagues

Access to professional development

Health benefits

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in payroll operations.
• Proficiency in payroll software and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate processing of payroll and benefits operations.
• Collaborate with global partners to ensure compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Planning and organizational skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Undergraduate degree or college diploma

Tools

iHCM

ADP Streamline

Workday

Smart Recruiters

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Analyst, Payroll & Benefits Operations (12-month contract)

• Function: Human Resources

Make an impact at a global and dynamic investment organization

When you join CPP Investments, you are joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors. With more than $600 billion in assets under management, CPP Investments is a professional investment management organization that globally invests the funds of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to help ensure it is financially sustainable for generations of working and retired Canadians.

CPP Investments invests across regions and asset classes to build a globally diversified portfolio. It holds assets in public equity, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and fixed income, and the CPP Fund is projected to reach $3 trillion in assets by 2050. The organization is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York City, San Francisco, São Paulo, and Sydney.

CPP Investments successfully attracts, selects, and retains talented individuals from top-tier institutions worldwide. Join our team for access to:

• Stimulating work in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging environment
• Accelerated exposure and responsibility
• Diverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• A hybrid-flexible work environment with an emphasis on in-person collaboration
• A culture rooted in principles of integrity, partnership, and high performance
• An organization with an important social purpose that positively impacts lives

If you have a passion for performance, value a collegial and collaborative culture, and approach work with the highest integrity, invest your career here.

The Analyst, Payroll & Benefits Operations, will be responsible for timely and accurate processing of various operational tasks, including daily/cyclical activities, support for year-end activities or audits, maintaining an accurate book of records for various Talent transactions and systems, managing inquiries and utilizing internal resources to complete transactions and processes while adhering to internal procedures and local regulatory requirements. This is a 12-month contract position with benefits.

Team Description

Reporting to the Director, Payroll & Benefits Operations based in Toronto, the Analyst, Payroll & Benefits Operations will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of United Kingdom payroll, including year-end activities and reconciliation of benefits and pension. In addition, the Analyst will also be involved with activities supporting other Global payrolls as assigned (e.g., USA, Canada, etc.).

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for timely and accurate delivery of assigned payroll tasks, including but not limited to employee transactions, cyclical activities, data reconciliation.
• Responsible for daily, ad-hoc and year-end payroll, benefits and pension operations to ensure they are performed timely and accurately in accordance with the statutory requirements and company policies and practices.
• Administers and processes daily activities to ensure program and policy compliance and alignment to statutory requirements.
• Provides effective and high-quality responses to payroll inquiries so that internal/external stakeholders are satisfied.
• Seeks opportunities to improve and optimize processes, experiences, and related online data/content through process centralization, automation, or enhancements.
• Collaborates with global internal/external partners to complete cross-functional and/or cyclical processes.
• Conducts regular analysis to ensure data accuracy, leveraging reports for data reconciliation efforts and random spot-checks of Talent data.
• Participates in special projects/systems implementations by defining requirements, preparing, and executing test scripts, and documenting results.
• Documents and maintains accurate internal process/user documentation.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field desirable.
• Proficiency with various payroll software and programs, including iHCM, ADP Streamline, is considered an asset.
• Continuous improvement mindset - able to identify opportunities, take initiative and think through future implications.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with key market HR systems is required (e.g., Workday, Smart Recruiters, etc.).
• Strong MS Office skills, with advanced Excel knowledge.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

At CPP Investments, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity:

In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclaimer:

CPP Investments does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other website job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CPP Investments to provide resumes to this posting or website will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. CPP Investments will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.