Computer systems analyst Jobs in Milton, ON

Are you an experienced payroll professional seeking a rewarding career opportunity in Milton, Ontario? We are hiring a dedicated Payroll Analyst to manage end-to-end Canadian payroll operations for a dynamic manufacturing organization. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Payroll Analyst will play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery in alignment with our client’s Total Rewards strategy. In this Payroll Analyst role, you will own the end-to-end processing of bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls, validating all inputs including new hires, terminations, benefit deductions, garnishments, and taxable benefit adjustments.

Advantages
• Competitive starting salary ranging between $70,000 and $90,000 annually based on qualifications.
• Annual performance bonus scheme with a 10% target target based on company performance.
• Generous paid time off starting at 18 days (15 vacation days + 3 floating days) increasing with service length.
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage with flexible options, plus an annual $250 Wellness Allowance.
• Company-matched Pension Plan and RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial security.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule (4 days in office / 1 day remote) located in Milton, Ontario.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs, telemedicine services, and funded professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities
• Execute full end-to-end Canadian payroll cycles on a bi-weekly and semi-monthly basis using UKG systems.
• Process regular and off-cycle payrolls including performance bonuses, retroactive pay, adjustments, and corrections.
• Validate all critical payroll inputs such as new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, benefit deductions, garnishments, and taxable benefits.
• Conduct rigorous payroll audits, balance checks, and bank funding reconciliations to guarantee 100% processing accuracy.
• Lead complete calendar year-end payroll processing, reconciliations, and filings including T4, RL-1, T4A, WCB/CSST, and government health tax filings (EHT, QMD, MHT).
• Maintain payroll system configurations, updating holiday schedules, benefit rates, and legislative tax tables.
• Ensure multi-jurisdictional tax compliance across all Canadian provinces with specific emphasis on Quebec statutory regulations.
• Issue Records of Employment (ROEs) and serve as the primary resource for internal payroll audits, government inquiries, and legislative updates.
• Support payroll system upgrades, testing, and potential future provider transitions or acquisition integrations.
• Prepare detailed payroll reporting for Finance, Total Rewards leadership, and external auditing teams.

Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of progressive Canadian payroll administration experience in a complex, high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated experience processing semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll for at least 500 employees.
• Hands-on expertise with UKG, ADP, multi-province payroll processing, and Quebec compliance.
• Proven track record leading full year-end processing, T4/RL-1 reconciliations, and statutory tax reporting.
• Secondary education required; post-secondary degree/diploma in payroll, accounting, or business administration preferred.
• PCP (Payroll Compliance Professional) or PLP (Payroll Leadership Professional) designation through the National Payroll Institute is strongly preferred.
• Flexibility and comfort navigating periods of organizational growth, system enhancements, or software migrations.

Summary
Are you an experienced payroll expert ready for a new challenge? Are you looking for your next exciting opportunity? If this sounds like you, let's talk! Apply directly or send your resume to ashish.tharoor@randstad.ca

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