Payroll Analyst

Reliable Staffing; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliable Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support accurate and timely payroll processing. The ideal candidate will handle confidential employee information with precision while applying strong knowledge of payroll processes.

Responsibilities include managing full-cycle payroll, processing union payroll, and coordinating with HR on employee levels and retroactive increases. The role requires 1–5 years of experience, PCP certification, and advanced Excel/MS Office skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Payroll or related field required.
• PCP certification required.
• 1–5 years of full-cycle payroll experience; union payroll experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent communication, organization and attention to detail; able to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll, including time validation, imports, payroll maintenance, retro calculations, and ROE processing.
• Process union payroll and reporting per collective agreements and apprenticeship programs.
• Maintain payroll records and coordinate with HR on employee levels and retroactive increases.
• Process journal entries, GL reconciliations, payroll filings, and month/year-end reporting.
• Prepare T4s, T2200s, payroll reconciliations, and support audits.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and maintain accurate employment records.

Skills

Full-cycle payroll

Payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Education

University Degree or college diploma in Business/Accounting/Payroll

PCP certification

Tools

Jonas payroll system

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support accurate and timely payroll processing for our client. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, good knowledge of payroll processes, and the ability to handle confidential employee information.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll, including time validation, imports, payroll maintenance, retro calculations, and ROE processing.
• Process union payroll and reporting in accordance with collective agreements and apprenticeship programs.
• Maintain payroll records and coordinate with HR on employee levels and retroactive increases.
• Process journal entries, GL reconciliations, payroll filings, and month/year-end reporting.
• Prepare T4s, T2200s, payroll reconciliations, and support internal/external audits.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and maintain accurate employment records.

Skills and Qualifications

• University Degree or college diploma in Business, Accounting, Payroll, or a related field is required.
• PCP certification is required.
• 1–5 years of full-cycle payroll experience; unionized experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information.
• Experience with Jonas payroll system is an asset.