Senior Payroll Analyst - Canada

Responsibilities

• You'll own the end-to-end payroll experience for Canada while supporting broader Americas payroll operations. Your work will ensure every employee is paid accurately and on time while strengthening systems, processes, and partnerships behind the scenes.
• Cross-functional collaboration and support: Partners with HR, Finance, Legal, Tax, and HR Technology teams, provides Tier 2 payroll support, acts as a key contact for payroll inquiries, and collaborates on system improvements and payroll projects.
• Continuous improvement and technology use: Identifies automation opportunities to reduce manual work, supports process improvements, leverages Workday and payroll vendor platforms, and tracks payroll performance metrics to optimize operations.

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Additional Information

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH As the Senior Payroll Analyst, you will report to the Americas Payroll Director. This team drives accurate, compliant payroll operations across the region. You'll partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, Tax, HR Technology, and external vendors to develop and deliver seamless end to end processes that results in excellent employee experiences for our athletes and contributing to multi-country payroll execution. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a payroll professional who brings precision, ownership, and a drive to payroll processes with efficiency, accuracy and timeliness. This individual thrives in fast-paced environments where accuracy matters and deadlines are non-negotiable. You know Canadian payroll inside and out and understand how it connects to the broader employee experience. You are a direct liaison for all Canada payroll issues, changes and enhancements, and will partner closely with cross functional teams and vendors. You will also provide operational payroll support for other countries in the Americas region. The ideal candidate should be equally comfortable diving into complex payroll transactions and stepping back to identify opportunities for automation and improvement. With a sharp analytical mindset and a focus on outcomes, you will continuously elevate processes while ensuring regulatory compliance. 3+ years of experience in Canadian payroll administration including Canadian payroll regulations and statutory requirements including timekeeping, vacation pay, leaves and terminations, and ROEs Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training Payroll certifications (CPP, FPC, or Canadian Payroll Processional PCP/PLP) preferred Experience working in multi-country or shared services payroll environments Experience with payroll audits, reconciliations, and complex transactions (e.g., garnishments) Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) Experience working in Workday, UKG/Kronos, ADP Globalview & Smartcompliance Accurate under pressure with strong analytical thinking and attention to detail Highly organized, collaborative, and customer-focused in fast-paced environments

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