Compensation Analyst

3 weeks ago

Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Weston Full time

Location: Toronto, Ontario

The choice to work with a reputable organization is significant. We seek dedicated, motivated, and dependable individuals.

Payroll Analyst

Work model: Minimum 3 days in the office per week

George Weston Limited ("GWL") is a well-established Canadian public corporation, founded in 1882. GWL encompasses a diverse portfolio, including Loblaw Companies Limited and Shoppers Drug Mart, which represent the largest food and drug retail sectors in Canada, along with Choice Properties REIT, a leading diversified real estate investment trust. Through this network, GWL manages several iconic Canadian brands such as Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, President's Choice, No Name, Life, Joe Fresh, Quo, PC Financial, and T&T Supermarket.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Senior Payroll Manager, the Payroll Analyst will execute and manage payroll-related administrative tasks essential for the precise and timely execution of assigned payrolls. This includes maintaining records, preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and generating various reports for third-party providers while ensuring compliance with statutory remittances.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process and input designated semi-monthly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees, including directors and retirees, while adhering to established company protocols.
  • Gather, analyze, enter, calculate, and verify payroll data, including hours worked, retroactive salaries, and both statutory and voluntary deductions.
  • Manage off-schedule payments, such as replacement cheques, termination payouts, lump sums, and maternity leave top-ups.
  • Collaborate closely with various Human Resources departments to ensure the prompt processing of new hires, changes, temporary staff, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
  • Review employee documentation for accuracy and completeness in line with company procedures.
  • Prepare various reports on compensation and headcount as needed.
  • Process and verify Records of Employment for terminated employees.
  • Reconcile payroll account information with records from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Revenu Quebec, Employer Health Tax (EHT), and WSIB.
  • Update Stock Options and Restricted Share Unit requests processed by Shareworks in Workday according to company guidelines and reconcile quarterly.
  • Ensure the payroll system is updated for approved off-cycle compensation payments made by third parties.
  • Reconcile payments and contribution files for various employee voluntary deductions accurately and timely.
  • Respond to and verify information requests from various agencies, including CRA and Service Canada.
  • Ensure timely reconciliation of various payroll general ledger accounts.
  • Verify journal entries generated by Workday and Ceridian, and prepare manual journal entries as necessary.
  • Prepare and process year-end adjustments and tax forms, including T4s, T4As, NR4, and Releve 1s.
  • Prepare and reconcile annual returns for EHT and WSIB across multiple provinces.
  • Address queries from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in collaboration with the Payroll Manager.
  • Maintain confidentiality of employee information by safeguarding payroll records and managing system user access with IT support.
  • Provide backup support for other Payroll team members.
  • Undertake additional duties and projects as required.
Qualifications:
  • Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is mandatory.
  • 5+ years of comprehensive payroll experience, including both salary and hourly payrolls.
  • Proficient in computerized HRIS systems (preferably Workday) and Excel.
  • Experience with Ceridian Powerpay is advantageous.
  • Multi-provincial payroll experience, including Quebec, is a plus.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Detail-oriented with strong mathematical, statistical, and analytical capabilities.
  • Self-driven with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Benefits:
  • Opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and dynamic team within a leading industry player.
  • Continuous learning and career development opportunities within the Weston companies.
  • A vibrant and fast-paced work environment.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Employee share ownership program and pension plan.
  • Ongoing professional development reimbursement.
  • Flexible summer hours.
  • Business-casual dress code.
  • A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity.
  • Focus on community support, volunteerism, and sustainability.
  • Recognition programs and social events.

George Weston Limited acknowledges Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We prioritize reflecting our nation's evolving diversity in our products, workforce, and organizational culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

We uphold compliance with laws as part of our Code of Conduct, reinforcing our commitment to ethical practices.

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