Workday Payroll Technical Analyst

Job Specification

• Perform Workday configuration for Payroll related requirements. Set up & maintain earnings & deductions and payroll calculations for union and non-union environment
• Support projects and implementations, including process design, system configuration, ensuring legislation compliance
• Provide support to Canada & US payroll teams. Trouble shooting and provide solutions to any production issues
• Reconcile payroll funding and tax remittances
• Create and maintain efficient payroll system workflows
• Recommend payroll process improvement including payroll efficiency, payroll audit, process flow, pension/retirement plans and reporting within Workday
• Establish internal controls and audits to ensure compliance of Payroll related Legislation, and company policies.
• Solid knowledge on payroll accounting and Workday account posting rules
• Assist in tax accounts reconciliation for both federal, provincial including WSIB/WCB and filing requirements
• Responsible for ongoing system testing for all new functionality
• Assist in documentation of payroll process and procedures
• Provide trainings to new users of the payroll systems
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications and staying current on payroll related legislations and government requirements
• Knowledge in US Federal, State and local payroll tax requirements and experience in Quebec payroll are required.

• Experienced with payroll & absence systems, specifically with Workday, preferred
• 4+ years of experience processing payroll/s in a high growth environment, Experience with systems analysis or configuration; Experience in configuration troubleshooting and analyzing technical issues in WorkDay
• Technically Savvy. Strong interest and experience working with technology, Microsoft Excel required.
• Analytical. Ability to analyze financial data and clearly and concisely document the interpretation of financial analysis
• Communicator. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with executive management