Job Title: Payroll Analyst  (2.5 months contract)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (37.5 hours per week)
Work Arrangement: Fully On-Site
Compensation: 35-43/hr
Location: Downtown Toronto

Summary:

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Lead Payroll and HRIS professional to oversee bi-weekly payroll processing and HRIS system administration. This role ensures accurate payroll execution, compliance with regulations, and system enhancements to improve efficiency. The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert for payroll and HRIS-related inquiries, lead system implementations, and manage audits, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly payroll, including terminations, special payments, and government retention programs.
• Ensure compliance with collective agreements, CRA regulations, ESA, and internal policies.
• Administer and troubleshoot HRIS (Dayforce) and lead system upgrades and module implementations.
• Conduct payroll audits, reconcile accounts, and generate reports for finance and external auditors.
• Manage benefits and pension administration, including HOOPP reporting and premium reconciliations.
• Provide training on payroll and HRIS functions to employees and managers.
• Support year-end reporting, including T4s, T4As, ROEs, and compliance filings (WSIB, EHT, PSSD).

Qualifications:

• A certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is required.
• 5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience (1,000+ employees preferred).
• Experience with Dayforce HRIS and payroll systems is A MUST
• Strong knowledge of defined benefit pension plans and benefits administration.
• Experience in a unionized environment with multiple collective agreements preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive issues professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll-related reporting tools.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll and HRIS professional to contribute to a dynamic team in a mission-driven environment.

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.