Analyst, Payroll Implementation (13 Month Contract)

OMERS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pension plan organization as a Payroll Analyst, focusing on the transformation of global payroll systems. You will ensure accurate payroll operations, contribute to employee satisfaction and enhance operational excellence. Ideal for those with strong analytical skills and proficiency in payroll software.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with payroll software like Workday and Dayforce are essential.
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis and validate payroll data for accuracy.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures for payroll processes.
• Troubleshoot payroll-related issues during transformation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Workday HCM and Payroll

Dayforce Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.

Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and experience. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.

We are a purpose-driven, dynamic and sustainable pension plan. An industry leading global investor with teams in Toronto to London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 600,000+ members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do.

Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.

Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us.

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Reporting to the Payroll Manager within People Experience, the Payroll Analyst will support the overhaul of the global payroll systems and processes focusing primarily on the Canadian and US payroll transformations. The Analyst will play a crucial role in data analysis, process documentation, staff training, and troubleshooting, ensuring that the new payroll operations are accurate, compliant, and efficient. This position aims to enhance the overall payroll function, contributing to improved employee satisfaction and operational excellence.

Accountabilities:

• Conduct data analysis, testing and validation to ensure accuracy and integrity of payroll data

• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new payroll processes

• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll-related issues during the transformation process

Skills & Experience:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Familiarity with payroll software and tools, specifically:

  • Workday:HCM and Payroll

  • Dayforce:Payroll

• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task under tight deadlines

• Self-starter able to work independently with minimal supervision

As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the members we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.