Payroll Operations Analyst (1+ years of experience) to support Canadian payroll operations using Microsoft Excel and SAP Payroll- 42131

S.I. Systems Ltd.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

S.I. Systems Ltd. is seeking a Payroll Operations Analyst (1+ years of experience) to support Canadian payroll operations using Microsoft Excel and SAP Payroll.

Hybrid role based in Scarborough with 3 days on-site and potential 3–4 days on-site as needed. Contract duration from ASAP to end of March 2027, about 5 months with possible extension or conversion to FTE. Typical duties include data review, reconciliation, reporting, and assisting with employee payroll cases while maintaining

Qualifications

• 1) 1+ year experience supporting payroll processing or payroll operations, as a payroll analyst/specialist.
• 2) Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including large data sets, formulas, filters, sorting, lookups, pivot tables, and data validation.
• 3) Experience working with case management systems or managing customer or employee inquiries.
• 4) Knowledge of Canadian payroll practices or payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll Operations team with day-to-day operational activities during peak periods.
• Review, organize, validate, and reconcile employee data using Microsoft Excel.
• Prepare trackers, reports, and summaries to support workload management and reporting.
• Assist with employee payroll cases by researching information, updating case notes, and routing items as appropriate.
• Monitor cases to ensure deadlines are met; escalate issues to Payroll Operations leadership.

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP Payroll

Job description

Payroll Operations Analyst (1+ years of experience) to support Canadian payroll operations using Microsoft Excel and SAP Payroll- 42131

Our financial services client is seeking a Payroll Operations Analyst (1+ years of experience) to support Canadian payroll operations using Microsoft Excel and SAP Payroll- 42131

Location Address: Hybrid - Scarborough – 3 days/week (Monday, Wednesday as anchor days and subject to change)

Subject to change: 3–4 days onsite may be required based on business needs

Contract Duration:ASAP to end of March 2027 – approx. 5 months (Possibility of extension & conversion to FTE)

Schedule Hours: 8:30am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week – possible OT

Max BNS rate:37.41 /Hr

Reason: Additional Year End support

Story Behind the Need

Business group: Global Payroll & Time Solutions Team – Canadian Payroll Operations team who process payroll and rime operations, this is a BAU team, get employees paid, do audits and reconciliations – this team is approx. 20 employees out of overall group of 56 – mostly FTEs

Project: We are looking for a detail-oriented support to provide additional support to the Canadian Payroll Operations team during a high-volume period. This role will help the team manage operational workloads, analyze and organize payroll-related data, and support the timely resolution of employee cases and inquiries.

Typical Day in Role:

• Support the Payroll Operations team with day-to-day operational and administrative activities during peak processing periods.
• Review, organize, validate, and reconcile employee data using Microsoft Excel.
• Prepare trackers, reports, and summaries to support workload management, issue resolution, and operational reporting.
• Assist with employee payroll cases by reviewing information, completing required research, updating case notes, and routing or escalating items as appropriate.
• Monitor assigned cases and activities to help ensure service-level commitments and deadlines are met.
• Identify missing, incomplete, or inconsistent information and follow up with the appropriate teams.
• Support payroll audits, data validation, reconciliations, testing, and other time-sensitive activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and handle employee and payroll information with appropriate confidentiality.
• Escalate potential errors, risks, or issues to Payroll Operations leadership.
• Provide general support for other payroll priorities and projects, as required.

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:

1) 1+ year experience supporting payroll processing or payroll operations, as a payroll analyst/specialist

2) Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets, formulas, filters, sorting, lookups, pivot tables, and data validation

3) Experience working with case management systems or managing customer or employee inquiries

4)Knowledge of Canadian payroll practices or payroll legislation

Nice-To-Have Skills:

1) Experience with SAP / ECP Payroll, Employee Central, PEGA, ServiceNow, or a similar payroll or case management system (in order of preference)

2) Experience supporting high-volume transaction processing, reconciliations, audits, or year-end activities.

3) Experience in HR

Education:

Payroll certification or related education is an asset but is not required.

Best VS. Average Candidate:

Ideal candidate is someone who can communicate well, has strong payroll experience; SAP Payroll experience will be a strong differentiator

Average – may not have a lot of experience but are willing to learn, may have reconciliation or customer service that could blend well to case management

1 round – Teams Video Interview – 45 mins-1 hour – with HM and Senior manager of payroll operations – standard, behavioral some technical depending on experience

Candidate Review & Selection – Interview Process

1 round – Teams Video Interview – 45 mins-1 hour – with HM and Senior manager of payroll operations – standard, behavioral some technical depending on experience

Disclaimer:

AI may be used in evaluating candidates.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Our financial services client is seeking a Payroll Operations Analyst (1+ years of experience) to support Canadian payroll operations using Microsoft Excel and SAP Payroll- 42131

Location Address: Hybrid - Scarborough – 3 days/week (Monday, Wednesday as anchor days and subject to change)

Subject to change: 3–4 days onsite may be required based on business needs

Contract Duration:ASAP to end of March 2027 – approx. 5 months (Possibility of extension & conversion to FTE)

Schedule Hours: 8:30am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week – possible OT

Max BNS rate:37.41 /Hr

Reason: Additional Year End support

Story Behind the Need

Business group: Global Payroll & Time Solutions Team – Canadian Payroll Operations team who process payroll and rime operations, this is a BAU team, get employees paid, do audits and reconciliations – this team is approx. 20 employees out of overall group of 56 – mostly FTEs

Project: We are looking for a detail-oriented support to provide additional support to the Canadian Payroll Operations team during a high-volume period. This role will help the team manage operational workloads, analyze and organize payroll-related data, and support the timely resolution of employee cases and inquiries.

Typical Day in Role:

• Support the Payroll Operations team with day-to-day operational and administrative activities during peak processing periods.
• Review, organize, validate, and reconcile employee data using Microsoft Excel.
• Prepare trackers, reports, and summaries to support workload management, issue resolution, and operational reporting.
• Assist with employee payroll cases by reviewing information, completing required research, updating case notes, and routing or escalating items as appropriate.
• Monitor assigned cases and activities to help ensure service-level commitments and deadlines are met.
• Identify missing, incomplete, or inconsistent information and follow up with the appropriate teams.
• Support payroll audits, data validation, reconciliations, testing, and other time-sensitive activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and handle employee and payroll information with appropriate confidentiality.
• Escalate potential errors, risks, or issues to Payroll Operations leadership.
• Provide general support for other payroll priorities and projects, as required.

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:

1) 1+ year experience supporting payroll processing or payroll operations, as a payroll analyst/specialist

2) Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets, formulas, filters, sorting, lookups, pivot tables, and data validation

3) Experience working with case management systems or managing customer or employee inquiries

4)Knowledge of Canadian payroll practices or payroll legislation

Nice-To-Have Skills:

1) Experience with SAP / ECP Payroll, Employee Central, PEGA, ServiceNow, or a similar payroll or case management system (in order of preference)

2) Experience supporting high-volume transaction processing, reconciliations, audits, or year-end activities.

3) Experience in HR

Education:

Payroll certification or related education is an asset but is not required.

Best VS. Average Candidate:

Ideal candidate is someone who can communicate well, has strong payroll experience; SAP Payroll experience will be a strong differentiator

Average – may not have a lot of experience but are willing to learn, may have reconciliation or customer service that could blend well to case management

1 round – Teams Video Interview – 45 mins-1 hour – with HM and Senior manager of payroll operations – standard, behavioral some technical depending on experience

Candidate Review & Selection – Interview Process

1 round – Teams Video Interview – 45 mins-1 hour – with HM and Senior manager of payroll operations – standard, behavioral some technical depending on experience

Disclaimer:

AI may be used in evaluating candidates.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.