Analyst, Payroll Jobs

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Loblaw focuses on getting better every day and putting the customer first, creating a fast-paced work environment with constant change. We are making changes to business processes, technology, and culture to become a solution driven environment. Questioning the status quo and digging deeper into problems is valued and supported. Reporting to the Manager, People Services, this role is an integral part of an evolving People Services business service, which has a strategic objective of managing the day-to-day and overall employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to manage and interpret complex union agreement language
• Building and maintenance of various data feed files or payout calculations
• Special projects as required
• Support and payroll processing
• Learn and apply payroll legislative requirements
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook/Office/Excel (Solid Intermediate Level with knowledge of using Macros, VLOOKUP, Pivot Table)
• Respond to all payroll related inquiries in a timely and professional manner using our Service Now ticket system
• Advanced analytics capabilities to help the team and the business succeed with a keen eye towards accurate data
• Report writing and maintenance in various financial systems

Qualifications; the ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Ability to work flexible hours when required
• Computer programming knowledge and/or experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Payroll certification through the Canadian Payroll Association or equivalent experience
• Time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask daily activities in a fast-paced environment
• Above average continuous improvement skills
• Post-secondary education in a related field such as computer science, human resources, data analytics etc
• High level of attention to detail

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.