Payroll Operations Analyst

Payroll Operations Analyst

Payroll involves managing and overseeing all aspects of the payroll process, from input submission to employee payout, with the goal of ensuring accurate and timely employee and statutory payments. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and strong stakeholder management.

Distribute employees pay accurately and on time through chosen channels such as banks and execute the distribution of earnings statements either manually through pay slips or electronically through company portals.

Expanded PS Responsibilities (Leadership, Employee Support & Process Improvement)

• Lead and coordinate team tasks to achieve department objectives.
• Coach and support team members in developing technical competencies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, guidelines, and HR procedures.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Organize and monitor workflow to meet service level expectations.
• Collaborate with internal customers and external vendors.
• Participate in cross functional initiatives related to People Services and payroll optimization.

Skills, Experience & Education (General Across All Towers)

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience (varies by tower requirements).
• Strong understanding of interconnected financial processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and workloads.
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal.
• High attention to detail; strong analytical mindset.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

PS Profile – What You Bring

• Experience in payroll and benefits across multiple jurisdictions.
• Post secondary education in HR, Business, or related field.
• Certifications in business analysis, QA, process improvement, or change management are assets.
• Demonstrated leadership experience (team or project).
• Strong track record in process improvement and automation.
• Exceptional customer service orientation.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Workday, SAP, Ceridian, PowerPay) is an asset.

Roles and Responsibilities: Scope: Payroll, Benefits, Employee Lifecycle, HR Compliance

• Review and validate timesheets; identify and escalate discrepancies.
• Ensure timely and accurate bi weekly payroll processing in Workforce Management System
• Administer benefit enrollments, terminations, and changes.
• Maintain employee personal data; communicate discrepancies.
• Maintain cosmetic commission databases; support commission processing and WFM entry.
• Ensure T4s, government forms, and legislative filings are accurate and submitted on time.
• Manage other employment programs and payroll-related compliance.
• Quebec: Complete CNESST documentation for injured employees or preventative maternity leave.
• Maintain corporate discount program enrollment for eligible employees.

In this role you are required to do analysis and solving of lower-complexity problems. Your day to day interaction is with peers within Accenture before updating supervisors. In this role you may have limited exposure with clients and/or Accenture management. You will be given moderate level instruction on daily work tasks and detailed instructions on new assignments. The decisions you make impact your own work and may impact the work of others. You will be an individual contributor as a part of a team, with a focused scope of work. Please note that this role may require you to work in rotational shifts.