Acuity

Senior Payroll Analyst

Acuity

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Canada

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

C++

About the role

  • Manage the full payroll cycle with a high degree of independence, ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable wage and hour requirements.
  • Review and evaluate payroll data, including hours, earnings, deductions, retro pay, and special payments; identify issues, determine appropriate corrections, and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintain oversight of employee pay records and payroll system data, approving corrections and improvements to support accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
  • Act as a payroll subject matter resource, providing guidance to HR, Finance, and management on payroll practices and related compliance considerations.
  • Prepare and analyze payroll reports for HR, Finance, and leadership.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred.
  • 4+ years of payroll processing experience in a mid-to-large organization.
  • Bilingual French and English: To serve clients and external service providers across Canada and USA.
  • Strong understanding of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and multi-state payroll.
  • Experience with Workday, SAP, UKG, ADP, or similar platforms strongly preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • High proficiency in Excel and payroll reconciliation techniques.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential data.
  • CPP or equivalent certification preferred; multilingual ability (Spanish or French) a plus.
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
independenceguidancecommunicationanalytical skillscommitment to accuracy
Certifications
CPP