Payroll Reconciliation Analyst

Stafflink; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Payroll Reconciliation Analyst for a critical project to calculate maternity leave top-ups retroactively. The role involves detailed analysis, reconciliation, and collaboration with a focus on accurate payroll processes. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency, with a background in accounting or payroll.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll reconciliation, preferably in healthcare.
• In-depth knowledge of maternity leave regulations and EI benefits.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with vlookup and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Analyze maternity leave data for approximately 900 employees.
• Develop processes to calculate top-up discrepancies based on historical data.
• Reconcile payroll data for accurate maternity leave calculations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Post secondary education in accounting or payroll

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading healthcare organization with a large team dedicated to supporting employee wellbeing. They are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Payroll Reconciliation Analyst to join them on a contract basis for a critical project.

The Opportunity

Our Client is undertaking a significant project to retroactively calculate maternity leave top-ups for employees dating back to 2020. This project requires a meticulous and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of maternity leave regulations, top-up calculations, and their impact on Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. This role is primarily remote, however candidates do need to live within the GTA to go to the physical office space to pick up the technical equipment and they may also need to come to the office from time to time.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyze maternity leave data for approximately 900 employees across various union groups (ONA, non-union, and others).
• Develop a structured and efficient process to calculate top-up discrepancies for each employee based on historical pay increases and leave periods.
• Utilize strong Excel skills to manipulate large data sets, including vlookup formulas and pivot tables.
• Ensure accurate calculations considering the impact on EI benefits.
• Reconcile payroll data to ensure accurate maternity leave top-up calculations.
• Work collaboratively with Our Client's team to ensure project success.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience in payroll reconciliation, preferably within the healthcare sector.
• In-depth knowledge of maternity leave regulations and how they interact with EI benefits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with expertise in vlookup formulas and pivot tables.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Education

• Post secondary education in accounting or payroll.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working within the healthcare sector.
• Familiarity with Bill 124 (Ontario) and its impact on employee benefits.
• Experience with Meditech (or similar large healthcare systems) a plus, but not mandatory.