Payroll & HRIS Analyst - Dayforce Specialist

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation is seeking a Payroll/HRIS Analyst to manage bi-weekly payroll for offices across Canada and support Dayforce HRIS configurations and maintenance. The role involves benefits coordination, data integrity, and HR file upkeep within a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will handle payroll changes, tax remittance, reporting, and inquiries while contributing to system enhancements and governance across HRIS modules.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of payroll experience with Ceridian/Dayforce or another similar system is necessary
• Post-secondary education in Business, IT, or related discipline
• Prior experience in HR is advantageous
• Strong communication skills, capable of describing Payroll and HRIS technical functionality to non-technical users Ability to work effectively in dynamic environments, managing interruptions, and adjusting priorities accordingly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, specifically excel
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of the role

Responsibilities

• Payroll: Manage all aspects of our bi-weekly payroll administration, including data entry, deductions, and reconciliations, while providing expertise in interpreting, administering, and implementing corporate policies affecting compensation and benefits in Dayforce.
• Process all applicable employee payroll changes, e.g. new hire, salary change, retro-pay, top-up, pay adjustments, termination pay, ROE, etc.
• Verify hours worked and ensure timely payment for all employees
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll taxes, benefits, and RRSP contributions remittance.
• Update payroll, time, and attendance, and Dayforce records by entering exemptions, insurance coverage changes, and vacation adjustments
• Prepare and complete reports, journal entries, statements, and summaries related to all payroll accounts, including third-party related disbursements; reconciliation and issuance of summaries related to the Income Tax Act, including year-end reconciliation and processing of T4 earnings, Employer Health Tax, T2200s and WCB
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and managers
• Review payroll output per established procedures before finalizing and submitting the payroll to ensure accuracy
• Assist with projects related to developing and implementing payroll procedures, systems, and practice
• Reconcile monthly employee benefit billings and identify discrepancies between payroll and Dayforce
• HRIS Analyst: Assist in developing and executing policies and provide guidance and interpretation for business operations.
• Respond to employment verifications and surveys as needed
• Support and maintain Dayforce across multiple HRIS functional areas, helping ensure the system continues to meet the needs of HR and the broader business
• Function as a key contributor in building foundational Dayforce architecture, including end-to-end employee lifecycle processes
• Analyze the impact of system changes across Dayforce modules, including business processes, reports, calculated fields, security, workbooks, and documentation
• Configure Dayforce business processes, including notifications, condition and validation rules, related documents, EIBs, and related system elements
• Identify opportunities to simplify, enhance, and optimize existing processes in alignment with the business practices
• Support quarterly Dayforce releases, including testing, validation, and performance analysis
• Document business requirements in a standardized way and create process documentation following HRIS changes or improvements
• Monitor the HRIS mailbox, respond to internal and external customers, troubleshoot issues, and help resolve inquiries in a timely manner
• Champion and enforce strong data governance to ensure all people records remain highly accurate, auditable, and reliable
• Lead quarterly data audits in Dayforce systems, working with internal and external stakeholders on resolve errors and review findings
• Consultative primary point of contact for employee and manager inquiries ensuring absolute discretion and security with highly sensitive data
• Develop ad hoc and specialized reports to support requests from leaders, the HR team and other internal and external parties.

Skills

Payroll

HRIS

Dayforce

Communication

Excel

Confidentiality

Education

Post-secondary education in Business/IT

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation is seeking a Payroll/HRIS Analyst to manage bi-weekly payroll for offices across Canada and support Dayforce HRIS configurations and maintenance. The role involves benefits coordination, data integrity, and HR file upkeep within a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will handle payroll changes, tax remittance, reporting, and inquiries while contributing to system enhancements and governance across HRIS modules.