Workday Payroll Analyst

Focus on WD; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Workday Payroll Analyst to enhance payroll functions and improve the employee experience. This pivotal role involves supporting the implementation of Workday payroll for Canadian and US employees, ensuring data accuracy, and developing standard operating procedures. The position requires strong communication and analytical skills, with a focus on payroll management and transformation projects. Join a dynamic team that values operational excellence and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the payroll domain.

Qualifications

• Experience with Workday payroll management and large-scale implementations.
• Strong analytical skills for data validation and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis and validation for payroll accuracy.
• Support migration of payroll data to Workday and develop SOPs.

Skills

Workday Payroll Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Payroll Software Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Workday

Dayforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Web-based Conferencing Tools

Job description

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Workday Payroll Analyst (13 Month Contract)

A leading organization is seeking a Workday Payroll Analystto support the implementation of Workday payroll, focusing on Canadian and US employees. The position plays a key role in enhancing payroll functions, contributing to an improved employee experience and operational
excellence.

*This role is 2-3 days on site in Toronto
*This Client does not provide sponsorship

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct data analysis, testing, and validation to ensure payroll data accuracy and integrity
• Support the migration of payroll data from legacy systems to Workday
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new Workday payroll processes
• Assist in training and supporting staff on new payroll systems and procedures
• Troubleshoot and resolve Workday payroll-related issues throughout the transformation and implementation process
  
  

Skills & Experience:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven experience in Workday payroll management and transformation projects, particularly with large-scale payroll implementations
• Proficiency with payroll software and tools, including:
  
  • Workday: Experience with Workday Payroll, data integration, and configurable frameworks
  • Dayforce: Familiarity with the Dayforce HCM platform, specifically the Payroll module
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Web-based conferencing and training tools
• Previous experience in the financial services industry is an asset

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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