Senior Payroll Analyst (18 month contract)
Staples • Richmond Hill, Ontario • Contractor
Posted on Wed, May 27, 2026
Some of what you will do:
The Senior Payroll Analyst will be responsible for the collection, processing and auditing of the company’s payroll. The incumbent will liaise with company associates, HR and Finance on payroll related matters maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Specifically, you will:
Data Processing and Analysis: 50%
Process payroll using Dayforce payroll system
Monitor time and attendance system
Analyze and calculate accuracy of associate accruals
Reconcile and resolve payroll GL issues
Generate, load and audit database interfaces – analyze and reconcile discrepancies
Audit and reconcile any ROE discrepancies
Run various audit reports and queries pre and post payroll transmission – work with payroll team to resolve discrepancies
Process audit and upload various load files into payroll system
Test system implementations and updates and perform user acceptance testing
Audit payroll and HRIS output – analyze and reconcile discrepancies between internal databases
Manage and reallocate team workload and escalate matters to the Supervisor and/or Manager, as necessary
Provide vacation back up for other team members
Identify obstacles, take initiative, make recommendations and execute necessary actions to overcome issues to ensure successful transmission of payroll
Assist with year-end activities
Comply and stay abreast of provincial and federal payroll regulations
Internal / External Communications and Inquiries: 40%
Support store management and home office staff on all payroll, benefits and processing issues including verifying and sending records of employment
Work with vendors and outside government agencies
Support and/or analyze associate payments and balances
Support system implementations and updates
Filing: 10%
Basic filing of payroll associated information.
Some of what you need:
Working knowledge and understanding of all provincial pay practice legislations
5-7 years minimum experience using an online payroll system
Experience using Ceridian Dayforce
Completion of a post-secondary diploma or equivalent & Level I Canadian Payroll Administration
Excellent data entry skills required
Proficient in Excel & Word
Strong ability to plan and meet deadlines
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
Office environment
Some of what you will get:
Associate discount
Health and Dental benefits
RRSP/DPSP
Performance bonuses
Learning & Development programs
And more...
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