Payroll Analyst - Payroll

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Payroll Analyst to join their team. This exciting position offers the chance to manage payroll processing, ensuring compliance and accuracy while providing analytical support for corporate activities. With a hybrid work model, you will enjoy the flexibility of working from home while contributing to a diverse team that values excellence in health services. If you have a strong background in payroll processes and a passion for analytics, this role is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Travel Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized post-secondary business and/or accounting program.
• Minimum 3 years management and/or system experience with knowledge of budget and reporting.
• Proficiency with SAP for Finance and Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Provide analytical support for corporate activities and transactional processing.
• Collaborate with IM/IT on system updates and troubleshooting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Collaboration

Conflict Resolution

Knowledge of Payroll Processes

Knowledge of Legislative Requirements

Education

Post-Secondary Business Program

Undergraduate Business Degree

Accounting Designation

Tools

SAP for Finance and Payroll

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 202248

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department: FI Payroll

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Management/Non Union Position

Posting Closing Date: 13-May-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized services across Atlantic Canada. We aim for excellence in health, healing, and learning through our hospitals, health centres, and community programs. Join our diverse team of professionals providing high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health, public health, and mental health and addictions.

We employ professionals across the province, offering a work-life balance that allows exploration and participation in the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit www.novascotia.com to discover why many are choosing to move here.

About The Opportunity

The Analysts report to Managers within the Corporate Reporting, Budget, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Financial Analytics departments. They provide analytical support for corporate activities (Budget, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Reporting), transactional processing (Accounts Receivable, Payroll), and support to NS Health leaders (Directors, Managers, Physician Leaders).

Under the Payroll Manager's guidance, the Analyst manages end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Responsibilities include scheduling, executing payroll jobs, analyzing reports, processing adjustments, overseeing remittances, and supporting year-end activities like T4 submissions. They collaborate with IM/IT on system updates, master data management, and testing, troubleshooting issues and escalating when necessary. They also develop analyses and recommendations to improve performance, reduce risks, and support business decisions.

This position utilizes a hybrid work model with work-from-home privileges.

About You

• Graduate of a recognized post-secondary business and/or accounting program (required)
• Undergraduate business degree (preferred)
• Minimum 3 years management and/or system experience with knowledge of budget, corporate reporting, accounting, and analytics
• Accounting designation enrollment or completion (asset)
• Solid understanding of payroll processes and KPIs
• Knowledge of legislative requirements
• Excellent collaboration, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of finance and payroll practices, government legislation
• Proficiency with SAP for Finance and Payroll, understanding technical aspects and business impact
• Experience in team engagement, mentoring, and stakeholder collaboration
• Conflict resolution skills and delegation abilities
• Knowledge of additional languages, especially French (asset)

Please ensure your resume is current and includes relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, full-time position
• 75 hrs bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$33.80 - $42.25 hourly. Benefits may include health, dental, travel, disability, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest. Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Nova Scotia Health values diversity and encourages all qualified applicants, including Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, to apply and self-identify.