Payroll Analyst (12-month contract)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank in Scarborough, Ontario is seeking a Payroll Analyst on a 12-month contract to support the Payroll Operations Team with daily payroll functions, biweekly cycles, ROEs, and tax forms while tackling various projects.

The role requires 3–5 years in payroll/HR, SAP payroll experience, HRIS familiarity, Advanced Excel, and strong analytical and communication skills, with a detail-oriented, organized approach.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years progressive payroll/HR experience.
• PCP or CPM certification is an asset or in progress.
• Experience with SAP payroll and HRIS/attendance systems.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support bi-weekly payroll processing and ad hoc payroll tasks.
• Assist with ROEs and tax form preparation.
• Handle employee inquiries and escalate as needed.
• Support year-end payroll activities and reconciliations.
• Contribute to payroll-related projects and testing.

Skills

Payroll

Excel (Advanced)

Analytical

Communication

Attention to detail

SAP

HRIS/Payroll

Time management

Tools

SAP

Time attendance systems

HRIS/Payroll systems

Job description

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Title: Payroll Analyst (12-month contract)

Requisition ID: 271864

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

12-month contract

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for supporting the Payroll Operations Team with daily payroll functions including assisting the team with the bi-weekly payroll process, management of employee inquiries, preparation of ROEs, and tax forms and various projects. In addition, provide support with an eagerness to learn and be challenged.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Support the day-to-day payroll activities within the Payroll Operations Team including preparation and processing of the biweekly payroll, the preparation of ROEs and tax forms.
• Assist with payroll-related investigations escalated through the HR Service – Case Management System.
• Support the preparation of ad hoc reporting requests using the SAP payroll system
• Assist with year-end payroll activities (T4s, annual reconciliations, and filings)
• Assist with various payroll an HR projects – including testing and documentation.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have:

• National Payroll Institute Certification – PCP or CPM Certification is an asset or working towards completion
• Practical experience with HRIS/Payroll and time & attendance systems
• 3 to 5 years progressive experience within a Payroll/HR team in the areas of human resource/payroll operations with high technical payroll knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
• Strong knowledge of Service Canada ROE Website
• Working experience and knowledge with SAP would be an asset
• Strong organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Scarborough

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.