Payroll Analyst

Saputo, Inc.; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group retirement plan with employer • 

Telemedicine and assistance program

Employee Share Ownership Plan with an?

Paid Parental Leave

Paid time off: Sick days, floater days

RRSP & TFSA contributions

Training and development programs

Flexible work environment

Discounts on Saputo products

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support payroll operations across the United States, reporting to the Payroll Manager. The role ensures accurate and compliant payroll processing, audits timekeeping data, and collaborates with HR partners to continually improve processes.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, 5+ years in US payroll, and proficiency with ADP, Workday and Excel. Bilingual French and English is required for interactions across Canada and the US.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in US payroll processing for mid to large size companies.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of multi-state, multi-jurisdiction environment, taxes and labor for the US.
• Analytical thinker and team player.
• Experience with ADP (Smart Compliance), Workforce and Workday.
• Excellent organizational/communication and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual in French and English, interacts across Canada and the US.
• Proficient in Excel including Pivot, VLOOKUP and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Supports the payroll team for all activities in the US payroll cycle.
• Gather and reconcile timekeeping data; process payroll changes in Workday.
• Audit periodic payroll reports for designated US payroll groups.
• Address non-compliant issues with Payroll Manager and HR to resolve.
• Ensure compliance with US federal, state and local laws in payroll processing.
• Process ad hoc files from 3rd party vendors (e.g., garnishments).
• Audit and process year-end forms (W-2, W-2c) as required.
• Create and run payroll reports for distribution to plant HR team.
• Assist in evaluating current payroll processes and implement improvements.

Skills

US payroll processing

Analytical thinker

Team player

Bilingual in French and English

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Accounting or related field

Tools

ADP Smart Compliance

ADP Workforce

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the role:

Saputo Inc is seeking a Payroll Analyst for an exciting opportunity within our organization. The Payroll Analyst plays a key role in supporting payroll operations across the United States. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing, auditing payroll and timekeeping data, supporting employees and HR partners, and contributing to continuous process improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills who is committed to delivering exceptional payroll service in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Supports the payroll team for all activities involved in the US payroll cycle.
• Responsible for gathering and reconciling timekeeping data, processing employee payroll changes in Workday, review, and audit periodic payroll reports for their designated US payroll groups.
• Performs audits of timekeeping data to ensure adherence to Saputo pay rules and other specific federal and state compliance requirements in the US.
• Responsible to address the non-compliant issues and works with the Payroll Manager and plant HR to resolve.
• Responsible in ensuring compliance with US Federal, State and local laws when processing payroll.
• Responsible for processing ad hoc files from 3rd party vendors, such as garnishments and relocation payments.
• Responsible for auditing union dues and issuing payment for their designated pay groups.
• Responsible in correcting /communicating any variances and catch-up of dues.
• Responsible in Auditing /Reviewing integrations between timekeeping and payroll systems to ensure data integrity.
• Main point of contact with employee inquires and assists with the delivery and communication to plant HR/payroll regarding new payroll processes.
• Responsible in balancing year-end W2’s, analyzing and issuing of W2C’s if required.
• Responsible for auditing and processing of off-cycle payments for their designated pay groups.
• Responsible in gathering payroll data as required for internal and external payroll audits.
• Responsible in ensuring that the appropriate approvals are received from the sites and performs follow-ups when required.
• Creates and run various payroll reports in Workday for distribution to the plant HR team.
• Assists Payroll Manager in evaluating current payroll processes and implement improvements.
• Other projects as assigned by Payroll Manager.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Minimum five years in US payroll processing for mid to large size companies.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of multi-state, multi-jurisdiction environment, taxes and labor for the US.
• Analytical thinker and team player.
• Experience with ADP (Smart Compliance), Workforce and Workday.
• Excellent organizational/communication and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual in French and English, as this role regularly interacts with employees, HR teams, managers, and other stakeholders across both Canada and the United States.
• Proficient in Excel to include at a minimum Pivot table, v-lookup and some formulas.

Benefits:

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
• Organized activities for employees and their families
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

Salary: $68,630 - $90,080 *Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.

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