Senior Payroll Analyst (12-month contract)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank seeks a Senior Payroll Analyst for a 12-month contract in Scarborough, Ontario. You will support Payroll Analysts, manage complex inquiries, and drive process improvements while coordinating year-end activities and regulatory filings.

The role requires 3–5 years in a high-volume payroll environment, ERP experience (SAP/PeopleSoft), and strong attention to detail with excellent communication skills. French language is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in HR, accounting or business or related field.
• PCP or PLP designation from the National Payroll Institute – completed or in progress.
• 3–5 years in a high-volume, complex payroll environment.
• ERP experience, preferably SAP and/or PeopleSoft HCM.
• Strong knowledge of federal and provincial employment standards.
• Bank policies and procedures knowledge is an asset.
• Understanding of organizational structure and complexity.
• Payroll policies, processes and practices knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attentive to detail and deadlines; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with transaction processing and data management.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Fluency in French (reading, writing, speaking) encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide guidance to Payroll Analysts on bi-weekly payroll processes and audits.
• Manage complex employee inquiries and identify process gaps.
• Assist management with projects, testing, KPI reporting and year-end tasks.
• Ensure payroll data integrity and timely monthly KPI reporting.
• Lead PEGA case management for quality customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical mindset

French language

Education

Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in HR, Accounting or Business

PCP or PLP Designation ( National Payroll Institute )

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft HCM

Excel

Job description

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Title: Senior Payroll Analyst (12-month contract)

Requisition ID: 271865
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for supporting and providing guidance to Payroll Analysts on bi-weekly payroll processes and audits, manage complex employee inquiries, help identify process gaps, and suggest process improvements. You will also assist management with various projects, testing, KPI reporting, and the preparation of tax forms and other year-end accountabilities.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge
• Processes complex payroll activities in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring the integrity of payroll data, and monthly reporting of KPIs
• Provides guidance and support to Payroll Analysts in completing and processing payroll activities and audits
• Assists Payroll Management with investigating and resolving discrepancies/errors, escalates for resolution where appropriate
• Assists with various payroll projects, testing, provide insights, and ensuring efficiency within SAP
• Assits with year-end activities and processes such as preparing tax slips, annual reconciliations and filings, and working with HR partners to ensure a successfully closing
• Ensures the processing and completion of all payroll data are in compliance with the Bank’s policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions
• Leads by example by being a champion in PEGA case management, delivering quality customer service and keeping our employees and client satisfaction top of mind, while delivering on our SLA and commitment to our customers
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations within his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Human Resouces, Accounting or Business or related field
• PCP or PLP Designation from the National Payroll Institute – Completed or in progress
• 3 to 5 years experience in a high volume complex payroll environment
• Large scale ERP experience preferrably with SAP and/or PeopleSoft HCM
• Strong knowledge of Federal and Provincial Employment Standards legislation
• Deep understanding and knowledge of Bank policies and procedures is an asset
• Strong knowledge of Organizational structure and complexity
• Strong knowledge of payroll policies, processes and practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Attentive to details and deadlines; ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with transaction processing and data management
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel
• Strong analytical skills
• Fluency in French (reading, writing, speaking) is encouraged

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Scarborough
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here .

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.