Senior Payroll Analyst

Adecco is currently recruiting a Senior Payroll Analyst. This is a hybrid full-time permanent opportunity with our private client located in Ottawa, ON. The successful candidate must hold a valid Reliability Security Clearance or be eligible for one.
The Senior Payroll Analyst will have the following responsibilities:

• Coaches the Payroll Analyst(s)
• Responds to employee queries on payroll related matters and communicates constantly with payroll providers to solve various issues while providing a balanced approach to routine and complex issues.
• Responsible for reviewing the processes and files completed by the Payroll Analyst(s) once payroll is balanced.  Review supporting documentation, bi-weekly control books, main control books, registers etc.
• Communicates and works closely with external payroll providers, tax advisors and internal teams (legal, tax, procurement) to implement Payroll in new countries/legal entities to ensure compliance with local legislation.  
• Initiates and completes the application process for Unemployment and Tax Withholding accounts in various US States
• Ensures all Payrolls (National and International) are compliant as per local legislation and internal procedures.
• Reviews and signs off on the monthly pension registers.
• Acts as first point of contact for all payroll providers when changes are requested and implemented.
• Responsible for the payroll audit and for responding to requests from internal and external auditors related to payrolls, 401K plan, Canadian pension plans or any other areas managed by Payroll.
• Collaborates with various internal and external teams to ensure compliance of the 401K plan to federal legislation. Files annual reports with government authorities

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) and/or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designations
• University degree ideally in Business, Finance, Accounting or equivalent
• A minimum of 10 years of directly related work experience in payroll.
• Experience with multi-national payroll (particularly U.S.) is an asset.
• Exposure to Ceridian payroll systems Dayforce) is an asset.
• Good understanding of financial concepts and facility working with numbers
• Solid analytical experience and problem-solving skills combined with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, handle conflict and manage stressful situations.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation, flexibility, and ability to manage shifting priorities.
• Advanced technical and reporting skills.
• In-depth understanding of Microsoft Office Suite with advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Bilingualism (French/English) is preferred.

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