Payroll Analyst, Payroll Implementation

Magna International; Aurora; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking a Data Analyst for Payroll Implementation to analyze data, validate data from multiple sources, and support the rollout of a new payroll system. You will cleanse, transform, and model data, delivering dashboards and reports to stakeholders.

The role requires strong SQL, Excel, and BI tool skills, plus experience in data warehousing and integration concepts. Collaboration with project teams and IT is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a data analyst or similar role, preferably in payroll domain.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as SQL, Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Excellent data manipulation and data cleansing skills.
• Knowledge of database management systems, data warehousing, and data integration concepts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team to understand data requirements for the payroll system implementation.
• Gather, validate, and analyze data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Perform data cleansing and transformation to ensure data consistency and integrity.
• Develop and maintain data models, reports, and dashboards to visualize and present data analysis findings.
• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data, and provide insights and recommendations to optimize payroll processes.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their data analysis needs and provide customized reports and analysis.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure data integration and migration from legacy systems to the new payroll system.
• Perform data validation and reconciliation to ensure data accuracy and consistency between different systems.
• Assist in the development and implementation of data quality control measures to ensure data integrity.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and trends in data analysis and implement them in the payroll implementation process.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Statistics/CS

Tools

SQL Server

ETL processes

Job description

As a Data Analyst for Payroll Implementation, your primary responsibility will be to analyze and interpret data related to the implementation of a new payroll system. You will work closely with the project team to gather and validate data, perform data cleansing and transformation, and provide insights and recommendations based on your analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team to understand data requirements for the payroll system implementation.
• Gather, validate, and analyze data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Perform data cleansing and transformation to ensure data consistency and integrity.
• Develop and maintain data models, reports, and dashboards to visualize and present data analysis findings.
• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data, and provide insights and recommendations to optimize payroll processes.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their data analysis needs and provide customized reports and analysis.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure data integration and migration from legacy systems to the new payroll system.
• Perform data validation and reconciliation to ensure data accuracy and consistency between different systems.
• Assist in the development and implementation of data quality control measures to ensure data integrity.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and trends in data analysis and implement them in the payroll implementation process.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a data analyst or similar role, preferably in the payroll domain.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as SQL, Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Excellent data manipulation and data cleansing skills.
• Knowledge of database management systems, data warehousing, and data integration concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and present insights in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Knowledge of payroll processes, systems, and compliance requirements is an asset.

Additional Information

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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