Payroll Reporting Analyst

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Manager, Payroll & Benefits, the Payroll Reporting Analyst will be responsible for supporting the administration and reporting of the Payroll and Benefits team. This position will perform a variety of payroll functions in the preparation, reconciliation and reporting of payroll for the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: 

• Works closely with the members of the payroll team to ensure the delivery of daily services as aligned with the requirements for report development
• Develops, prepares, maintains and provides reports in consultation with the payroll team and leaders to gather report specifications, interpret and analyze requirements
• Audit payroll data to ensure accurate processing of wages, garnishments, tax withholdings and deductions
• Assists in periodic auditing and monitoring the processing and entry of employee payroll data and documentation into the Ultipro HRMS
• Maintain payroll garnishments and applicable payments
• Overpayment follow-up and tracking with employees
• Prepare monthly benefit reports and reconcile all deductions, including health and dental benefits, life insurance, flexible spending plans, etc.
• Ensure timely remittance of statutory deductions and preparation of T4’s, T4A’s, NR4’s, W2’s and Records of Employment
• Reconciliation of departmental invoices, payroll balances and all CRA remittances
• Work in partnership with HRMS Analyst to ensure best practice of all payroll processes
• Cross-train with Payroll Administrators to provide back-up, as needed
• Apply advanced knowledge of organization’s current technologies and practices in line with the strategic direction of the department
• Participate in special projects as assigned, such as documenting workflows, improving processes and procedures, and periodic updates to payroll related forms
• Provide prompt, friendly, and efficient customer service to employees who have questions regarding their pay, deductions, or the payroll process
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience with payroll reporting and full cycle payroll processing for Canada and the US
• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance or other related field
• Working knowledge and experience with multi-provincial payroll and payroll tax rules and regulations in the US (federal, state, local)
• Prior experience with Ultipro or similar automated payroll system required
• Experience working in a publicly-traded organization and with knowledge of Solium system (Shareworks) preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills (formulas, vlookups, pivot tables, macros)
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects and meet demands for support and issue resolution concurrently
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the business
• Ability to understand employee payroll issues and communicate solutions effectively, professionally, and respectfully
• A positive, team supportive attitude
• Demonstrated ability to work with highly confidential information
• Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills with an attention to detail
• Demonstrated desire to use technology to enhance day to day processes
• A self-starter with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multitask under tight deadlines
• Ability to support and promote strong teamwork within the payroll and larger HR group