Payroll Analyst: Full-Cycle, Compliance & Precision

Reliable Staffing; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliable Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support accurate and timely payroll processing for our client. The role requires a strong grasp of payroll processes, handling confidential employee information, and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation.

Responsibilities include managing full-cycle payroll, union payroll, journal entries, and month-end reporting, with opportunities to assist audits and liaise with HR on payroll matters.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Business, Accounting, Payroll, or 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.
• Experience with Jonas payroll system is an asset.

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

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization skills

Problem-solving

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Business/Accounting/Payroll

Payroll Certification PCP

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Jonas Payroll System

Job description

Reliable Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support accurate and timely payroll processing for our client. The role requires a strong grasp of payroll processes, handling confidential employee information, and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation.

Responsibilities include managing full-cycle payroll, union payroll, journal entries, and month-end reporting, with opportunities to assist audits and liaise with HR on payroll matters.