Payroll Analyst

Recruitment Range: $60,000-$65,000 Check out the YMCA's total compensation package

Location: 90 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, ON (Hybrid work schedule currently available)

Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Salaried

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: December 16, 2025

Deadline to Apply: November 28, 2025 at 5:00pm

Be the Spark
Join our passionate team and help us to achieve great things in our community

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for managing all aspects of bi-weekly payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees. Key responsibilities include generating payroll reports, managing payments to third-party vendors, producing Records of Employment (ROEs), addressing queries related to accounting entries, and responding to Service Canada inquiries. The Payroll Analyst demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, maintains a professional attitude, and effectively interacts with staff at all levels of the organization.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and produce bi-weekly staff payrolls.
• Investigate and resolve all exceptions from reports generated by the UKG Dimensions system.
• Liaise with Supervisors and HRIS colleagues on all matters related to staff semi-monthly payrolls.
• Prepare off-cycle payrolls for staff transfers, including producing Records of Employment (ROEs) and submitting to Service Canada.
• Assist Payroll Manager with year-end payroll tasks.
• Provide backup support to other Payroll team members, including the other Payroll Analyst and Payroll Manager, during absences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

• National Payroll Institute (PCP) designation an asset or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll experience.
• Previous experience working within a not-for-profit organization.
• Experience in computerized payroll systems.
• Strong computer skills including advanced Excel, Word, computerized payroll packages, and knowledge of Access an asset.
• Detail-oriented with superior analytical skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers.
• Excellent written, oral communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of diversity, inclusion, and equity including the ability to identify and address barriers, work effectively with diverse stakeholders, and integrate equity into program design.

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA's Mission, Vision and Values
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan,
Greater Together
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which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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