Payroll Analyst

Peterborough Regional Health Centre; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health, wellness & lifestyle perks

On site gym 24/7

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is seeking a Payroll Analyst for the AS Finance Payroll team in Peterborough, ON. The role supports data integrity, analyses payroll data, and collaborates with finance, HR and stakeholders to ensure compliant processes.

The position offers a competitive total rewards package, on-site gym, pension and ongoing development opportunities. Experience with ERP payroll systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a post secondary accounting/business program.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner Required.
• 3+ years of analytical experience in finance or payroll.

Responsibilities

• Analyze payroll information, investigate issues, and prepare reports.
• Reconcile key payroll issues and support audits.
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll in the ERP system and month-end/year-end close.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data integrity

Finance/ Payroll knowledge

Communication

Education

Post-secondary accounting/business program

Tools

INFOR

Workday

UKG

Excel

Job description

Position:Payroll AnalystDepartment:AS Finance PayrollPosition Status:PermanentTime Type:Full timeNon- UnionLocation:Peterborough, ONLanguage:EnglishSalary Range:$44.60 - $55.76per hourTHE PRHC DIFFERENCE:Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers.As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.What We OfferWe're committed to supporting our people with meaningful rewards and experiences, which may include:A competitive total rewards package aligned with the positionPension plan with employer contributions for eligible rolesHealth, wellness, and lifestyle perks, including fitness memberships and travel savingsOn site gym 24/7 free to all employeesOngoing learning and development opportunities to support your growthHOURS OF WORK:The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.WHAT YOU’LL DO:Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Payroll Analyst works in collaboration with all stakeholders and information partners committed to data integrity and process improvement with an ability to see beyond the numbers. Assumes key responsibilities for processing and analysing payroll data.Key responsibilities:Analysis of payroll information including investigation, problem solving, presentation and reportingAnalyze and reconcile key payroll issuesAssists with the ongoing audit and compliance of payrollCollaborates with finance, human resources and other stakeholders to ensure standard practices, quality assurance and adherence to legislative requirementsTeam player to support initiatives in payroll and act as a change agentAssist departments with monthly operating payroll account analysisAssists with running bi-weekly payroll in the ERP systemAssists with the preparation of payroll related remittancesAssists in the year saend financial audit processAssists with the preparation of monthly payroll journal entriesUpdates the general ledger for both month-end and year-end closing pertaining to all financial sub-systemsWHAT YOU’LL BRING:Graduate of a post secondary accounting/business programPayroll Compliance Practitioner Required3+ years of analytical experience working in finance or payroll. Health care sector experience preferred2+ years experience in processing payroll for medium to large size organizationsExperience with union collective agreements and pension plans considered an assetWHO YOU ARE:Ability to balance multiple work demands to achieve deadlines and reporting requirementsAbility to take initiative and act independently using good judgement as well as accept directionDemonstrated experience in variance analysis and account reconciliationsDemonstrated proficiency in a variety of software packages (i.e. Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point).Advanced excel skills requiredExperience with large data setsExperience in reporting writingExperience using INFOR, Workday and UKG systems would be an assetExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHealth care sector experience preferredThis position is for a current vacancy.OUR COMMITMENT:At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.