Workday Payroll Analyst

Focus on WD; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Workday Payroll Analyst for a 13-month contract to enhance payroll functions for Canadian and US employees. This role involves data analysis, migration support, and developing SOPs for Workday payroll processes. The position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement in Toronto, focusing on improving employee experience and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Payroll and large-scale transformation projects.
• Familiarity with Dayforce HCM platform, especially Payroll module.
• Previous experience in financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis, testing, and validation to ensure payroll data accuracy.
• Support migration of payroll data from legacy systems to Workday.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures for new payroll processes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

Troubleshooting

Tools

Workday

Dayforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Web-based Conferencing Tools

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$85,000.00/yr - CA$90,000.00/yr

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Workday Payroll Analyst (13 Month Contract)

A leading organization is seeking a Workday Payroll Analyst to support the implementation of Workday payroll, focusing on Canadian and US employees. The role involves enhancing payroll functions to improve employee experience and operational efficiency.

*This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement in Toronto.

*This client does not provide sponsorship.

*Candidates must have completed at least one full end-to-end Legacy system to Workday Payroll implementation.

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 large-scale transformation projects.
• Proficiency with payroll software and tools, including:
• Workday: Experience with Workday Payroll, data integration, and configurable frameworks.
• Dayforce: Familiarity with the Dayforce HCM platform, especially the Payroll module.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Web-based conferencing and training tools.
• Previous experience in the financial services industry is a plus.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology and Finance

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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