Job Title
Payroll Analyst - Functional (Payroll Analyst)
Status
Temporary Full-Time
Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months
24
Type of Position
a Replacement
Start Date
January
Salary
Annually
Salary Grade
$104,079.00 - $117,936.00
Department
York Region -> Finance -> CorporateSharedFinancialServ
Location
Corporate Shared Financial Ser - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)
Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA
ABOUT THE ROLEReporting to the Manager, Payroll Services, is responsible for: assisting and supporting the administration of the Region's payroll production process, ensuring all aspects of payroll are produced accurately and on time; functional maintenance; assisting with project coordination of system enhancements, testing and troubleshooting issues; providing input to and participating in the execution of statutory and collective agreement obligations; and developing and maintaining various standardized reports and queries.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING- Supports the Manager in the preparation and processing of Regional payroll data to ensure employees are paid on time and in accordance with applicable collective agreements and legislations.
- Assists with the development, testing and implementation of changes to the payroll system in response to negotiated and statutory changes.
- Provides advice and support to payroll and Regional staff on payroll related issues, including interpretation of HR policies and practices as it relates to payroll.
- Supports the Payroll Analyst-Technical to troubleshoot any system problems and works in cooperation with this group to develop and implement necessary changes.
- Makes recommendations for new or improved payroll process to increase efficiencies; this development may include analyses, functional testing, process documentation, and training.
- Works with the Manager to define and interpret user/Branch requests and develop specific requirements to support their initiatives
- Assists the Payroll Analyst - Technical and users to resolve functional problems in Payroll/HRMS/time and labour applications, as directed.
- Works with the Manager and Payroll Analyst - Technical to develop specific queries and reports on key management information in support of data extractions, management reporting, and benchmarking to support key corporate initiatives.
- Assists the Manager and works with the Payroll Analyst - Technical to liaise with the Human Resource Services Branch regarding confidential labour relations matters.
- Assists the Manager with the implementation of payroll items that are attained in settlements and/or agreements at the request of Human Resource Services Branch or the Manager.
- Provides information and advice to Departments and staff concerning various Payroll issues and enhances their understanding of the Payroll/HRMS/time and labour systems.
- Develops and delivers various training to ensure that maximum benefit is derived from the time reporting and payroll systems and the information they contain (e.g., self-service training on entering time, identifying earning codes, producing reports, etc.).
- Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR- Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Business Administration, Computer Systems, Accounting or a related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Completion of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification from the Canadian Payroll Association or demonstrated experience and knowledge equivalent to the skills acquired through the completion of the program.
- Minimum three (3) years progressive payroll experience in a large multi-divisional organization including financial analysis, project management, automated payroll functions, and payroll related policy and procedure development.
- Demonstrated experience with and strong knowledge of payroll/HRMS/time and labour applications, including PeopleSoft and Kronos.
- Knowledge of payroll systems and practices, collective agreement interpretation, and applicable legislation.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including Communication, Innovation, Teamwork and Collaboration, and Personal Ownership.
Council Approval Date
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Scheduled Shifts
Operational Hours
Close Date
August 10, 2026
# of Hires Needed
1
Union
Non Union Staff
Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above.
All employment opportunities are recorded on a 24-Hour Career Line and may be accessed by calling [redacted] ext. 75508. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, York Region uses email as the primary means of communication with candidates and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. Please ensure your email address is up to date, checked frequently (including your spam folder), and accepts messages from unknown users.
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