Us And International Payroll Analyst

Reporting to the International Payroll Manager, the Payroll Analyst will be responsible for overseeing and processing the US, Singapore, and Australian payrolls smoothly and accurately for monthly and/or biweekly payrolls for salary and hourly employees, including unionized employees while delivering exceptional customer service to business groups.
Please note this position can be based out of our Offices in Toronto, Boston or New York.
Accountabilities

• Handle complex and/or sensitive payroll requests and issues by providing exceptional customer service to both the customer and its employees
• Seek feedback, continuously learn, and take advantage of opportunities to improve knowledge, skill, and experience
• Ensure timely 401k / NQDC transactions are managed
• Review, analyze, and reconcile payroll and other payroll related data according to established timelines, standards, and procedures and calculate retroactive data as required and identify any payment or data errors
• Report to management on payroll issues and changes to ensure quality service levels
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
• Conduct regular audits on payroll procedures and records and assist with organization’s internal and external audits
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation of payroll processes
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices while maintaining knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, payroll, human resources, and talent management, ensuring compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements
• Monitor and maintain accuracy of employee deductions, garnishments, and benefit enrollments.
• Participate in and support departmental initiatives
• Support the international payroll team by managing and supporting the day-to-day payroll processes through the manipulation and validation of incoming data, organization, and submission of payroll entries to ensure error-free payroll processing aligned to statutory compliance and internal policies through data entry, mass uploads, time system inquiries, payroll processing jobs and maintaining required authorizations and documents
• Assist the broader payroll team, as needed, on special projects or payroll processing for vacation coverage
• Support the international payroll team with year-end activities through the balancing of reports, communicating with vendors, submitting input requests for the processing of payroll tax returns and reporting
• Ensuring the employees are receiving their payments on schedule by working to the tight deadlines and effectively managing your time to meet our SLA’s
• Supporting with ad-hoc seasonal demands

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of payroll and pension experience (401K and NQDC)
• A sense of urgency in solving customer requests to ensure timely resolution and an ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlines is required
• Payroll Certification (GPMI, CPP, or similar)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of exempt and non-exempt payroll rules and regulations
• Strong knowledge of US, Australian and Singapore compliance / legislation
• Excellent English communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Trained eye for detail and accuracy and you consistently deliver error-free work
• Hands-on experience with Ceridian’s Dayforce platform is a pre-requisite
• Working knowledge of Workday / Workday Payroll / SDWorx
• Exceptional time management skills are critical to assist with prioritization, communication, and multi-tasking various projects under pressure will drive success in this role
• Experience with robust HRIS and/or Payroll systems (specifically integrations of various HR/Payroll systems/Accounting)
• Experience with EDI file feeds for payroll/benefits
• Must be self-motivated, organized and able to work independently

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Our story
Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $124 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2022. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe – serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.
OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.