Payroll SpecialistAecon Concessions • Toronto, ON, CA

Payroll Specialist

Aecon Concessions • Toronto, ON, CA

15 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Location : Toronto, ON, CA

Operating Sector : Finance

Position Title : Payroll Specialist

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on :

Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we :

Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well‑being.

Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.

Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.

Are a leader in sustainable construction . With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity :

Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for the process of SAP HCM & SAP Payroll and Business Objects Reporting, provide overall support to the payroll team across various functions, manage and lead projects and department initiatives, perform User Acceptance Testing, test SAP service pack and enhancement upgrades and support internal business partners.

What You’ll Do Here :

Support the overall Payroll team in day‑to‑day operations and tasks including Organizational Management, HCM – Master Data, Unions, Payroll Processing, Payroll Accounting and Payroll Reporting

Test SAP system updates (Service Pack and Enhancement updates) including year end and legislative updates

Initiate change requests, testing enhancements, new system configuration, and sign off

Support the department in User Acceptance testing as required

Attend user group sessions to stay abreast of new system developments and to provide end users with training, new tools and shortcuts

Escalation point to support HCM & Payroll Managers with trouble shooting and fixes related to HCM & Payroll issues

Support HCM & Payroll to develop process efficiencies and ongoing process improvements

Manage and lead HCM & Payroll projects or initiatives as requested

What You Bring to the Team :

5+ years of Payroll experience, related to SAP HCM & Payroll & Reporting

SAP technical expertise, advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Business Objects, Power BI and Power Automate

Knowledge Robotic Process Automation is considered an asset – designing, developing, and implementing automated solutions to streamline business processes, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to identify automation opportunities

US and International payroll experience an asset

Demonstrated ability to manage and lead projects

Analytical mindset and problem‑solving skills to systematically break down issues and determine root cause

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal)

Act with discretion and confidentiality

Strong organizational skills, including balancing multiple responsibilities and effectively meeting deadlines

Proven ability to work independently as well as with a team

Business acumen and understanding of organizational structures and functions

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.

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