Business System Analyst( Payroll)

Dawn InfoTek; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn InfoTek Inc. is seeking a Junior BSA (Payroll Analyst) to support payroll year-end activities for a major banking client. The role combines payroll operations, year-end processing, documentation, and testing with SAP/ECP Payroll expertise.

Location is hybrid in Scarborough (3 days/week). The candidate will lead year-end cycles, coordinate UAT, and ensure tax forms and amendments are completed accurately and on time. SAP/HCM Payroll certification is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Business Analyst or payroll-focused role.
• Hands-on payroll processing and year-end activities in SAP/ECP Payroll.
• Advanced Excel skills: Pivot Tables, formulas, data analysis & reconciliation, macros.
• Experience planning and executing UAT activities.
• SAP/HCM Payroll Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead full payroll year-end cycle in SAP/ECP Payroll with planning and reconciliations.
• Process payroll runs, postings, validations, and issue resolution.
• Prepare year-end tax forms (T4, T4A, RL-1) and filings to authorities and employees.
• Document end-to-end year-end processes, maps, and controls for audit.
• Capture and verify business requirements; coordinate with stakeholders.
• Write and execute UAT scripts, test scenarios, and obtain sign-off.
• Collaborate with project teams to improve SAP/ECP Payroll efficiency.

Skills

Business Analyst

Payroll Expertise

Advanced Excel

UAT Testing

Clear communication

Education

SAP/HCM Payroll Certification

Tools

SAP/ECP Payroll

Excel

Job description

Dawn InfoTek Inc. is a professional IT consulting firm that partners with major financial institutions, investment firms, and government organizations. We are committed to delivering innovative technology solutions and connecting top-tier IT talent with leading organizations.

We are currently seeking a Junior BSA( Payroll Analyst) to join our dynamic team and support one of our major banking clients.

* NOTE: This is not a true BSA role. It is a hybrid of Payroll Manager, Payroll SME, and Business Analyst responsibilities, with a strong focus on payroll operations, year-end processing, documentation, and testing. Please review the requirements carefully and source based on the actual responsibilities rather than the job title.

Location Address: Hybrid - Scarborough – 3 days/week

Project: This resource will be responsible for leading payroll year-end from start to finish in SAP/ECP Payroll. This includes payroll processing, producing and reconciling year-end tax forms, and processing amendments. The role also documents the full end-to-end year-end process, documents business requirements, and leads testing, including writing and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts. This role brings certified SAP/ECP Payroll expertise and makes sure year-end is delivered accurately, on time, and in line with regulatory requirements.

Typical Day in Role:

• Leads and runs the full payroll year-end cycle in SAP/ECP Payroll. This includes year-end planning, readiness checklists, timelines, year-to-date and tax balance reconciliation, and final year-end close
• Runs payroll processing in SAP/ECP, including regular and off-cycle payroll runs, payroll postings, validations, and reconciliations. Investigates, analyzes, and resolves payroll system problems
• Produces, validates, and reconciles year-end tax forms (e.g., T4, T4A, RL-1) and electronic filings. Ensures they are accurate and submitted to tax authorities and employees on time
• Processes year-end tax form amendments, cancellations, and reissues, along with prior-year adjustments. Keeps a complete audit trail and reconciles all changes
• Documents the full end-to-end year-end process, including process maps, desktop procedures, roles and responsibilities, key controls, and timelines, so the process is repeatable and ready for audit
• Gathers, documents, and validates business requirements for year-end and payroll changes. Works with Payroll Operations, Tax, Finance, Technology, and vendor partners to make sure requirements are complete and traceable
• Writes User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts and test scenarios, runs UAT, logs and tracks defects until they are resolved, and gets business sign-off before deployment
• Works with the Payroll Transformation and ECP project teams to share year-end insights, support knowledge transfer, and make SAP/ECP Payroll more efficient

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:

1) 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Payroll Manager, Payroll Lead, or equivalent payroll-focused position

2) Hands-on experience processing payroll and managing year-end payroll activities within SAP/ECP Payroll

3) Advanced Excel skills, including: Pivot Tables, Formulas, Data analysis and reconciliation, Reporting, Macros

4) Experience planning and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities

5) SAP/HCM Payroll Certification (required)

Nice-To-Have Skills:

1) PLP/PCP certification

3) Technical and process documentation writing experience