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As a member of the Payroll team, the Payroll Analyst position is primarily responsible for providing analytical support to the organization as part of the Finance team. This support includes compiling and remitting government and union filings, data analysis, and testing of changes in accordance with Company and statutory requirements. This position requires an individual with strong attention to detail, an analytical mindset, who can operate well in a fast-paced environment.

This position is based in our Winnipeg, MB office.

What You Will Be Working On

• Actively liaise with staff and management on payroll related inquiries.
• Perform payroll administrative tasks as required.
• Leverage and utilize technology to help build efficiencies in payroll processes and reporting.
• Develop and maintain reports used for payroll analysis, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting.
• Liaise with auditors, understand requirements, compile data and reports in response to audit queries.
• Work independently, research complex payroll issues and make recommendations for continuous improvements.
• Take ownership on various projects and meet specified deadlines.
• Process remittances related to payroll including disbursements to benefit carriers, tax authorities and worker's compensation ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Key contact with internal and external audits.
• Maintain and safeguard confidential employee information and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Coordinate with the information technology team to test and implement payroll system upgrades, new functionality, reports, automation, and enhancements to processes.
• Share knowledge and experiences with other team members.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working with large ERP/HRIS systems
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced and steadily changing environment
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a finance/payroll capacity
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

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