What You'll Do:- Driving the processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls per established company procedures and Canadian legislative requirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across multiple provinces.
- Prepare and submit all necessary files to Payroll provider for special earnings, deductions, benefits, and imputed income transactions.
- Apply appropriate provincial/territorial employment standards when processing premium pay, vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, retroactive adjustments, and other earnings.
- Oversee payroll adjustment transactions, including corrections to year-to-date amounts and preparation of year-end documentation, such as T4s, T4A slips, Relevé 1 (QC), and amending slips (T4A/RL-1 amendments) as required.
- Assist in legal, tax and internal audit requirements with preparation of required documentation.
- Support compliance activities including CRA, Revenue Québec (if applicable), Service Canada, and internal/external audit requests by preparing required documentation, reconciliations, and reports.
- Analyze compensation, tax, and payroll data to troubleshoot issues, resolve discrepancies, and ensure correct application of CPP/QPP, EI, provincial taxes, employer health taxes (e.g., EHT in Ontario), and Workers' Compensation premiums across jurisdictions.
- Manage payroll banking with BMO and UKG.
- Prepare reports and forecasts for senior management and others in the organization as requested.
- Assist senior management team with projects as needed, including streamlining and automation of processes, and implementation of payroll best practices.
Perks You'll Get:- Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
- Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
- Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
- Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more
What We're Looking For:- Proven 5 to 7 plus years of experience as a Payroll Analyst in a multi-provincial setting, or similar role.
- Experience with an outsourced managed payroll service a plus.
- Hands-on experience with Payroll and HR software (UKG and Workday experience a plus).
- Working knowledge of federal and provincial payroll and tax regulations
- US payroll experience a plus
- Strong Excel and database reporting skills required.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to translate analytical findings into actionable solutions.
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to details
- Ability to communicate in French is an asset
The annual starting salary for this position is between $83,000 - $95,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Parsippany
New Jersey
United States of America
