Reporting to the Senior Manager, Total Compensation, the Payroll Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of full-cycle payroll processing using Workday. The incumbent ensures compliance with all applicable legislation, governing bodies, collective agreements, and College policies, including Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), CAAT Pension Plan, and Sun Life Benefits. As a key member of the Payroll team, the incumbent applies comprehensive knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory deductions, and collective agreements to ensure accurate compensation for all employee groups, including full-time and part-time support, academic, and administrative staff.
The role processes semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls, audits and reconciles payroll data, prepares records and remittances, and maintains strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information. The incumbent responds to payroll-related inquiries professionally and collaborates with internal stakeholders to mitigate compliance and privacy risks. The position also provides operational support to the Payroll Operations Lead through reporting and data consolidation.