
Payroll Analyst III, Canadian Payroll Processing
Regal Rexnord
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Milwaukee • United States
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About the role
- Manage and process full-cycle Canadian payroll for approximately 500 employees across multiple legal entities and provinces.
- Lead payroll activities including auditing, reconciliation, adjustments, ROEs, year-end support, and compliance checks.
- Ensure accurate processing of employee changes such as new hires, terminations, promotions, and compensation updates.
- Review, validate, and approve payroll outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance with provincial and federal regulations.
- Troubleshoot Dayforce issues and collaborate with internal teams or vendor support to resolve system-related challenges.
- Track RRSP contributions and benefit calculations, ensuring accurate submissions and payments.
- Respond to payroll-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Provide guidance to HR, Finance, and operational teams on payroll policies, best practices, and Dayforce functionality.
- Maintain detailed documentation, streamline payroll processes, and ensure strong internal controls.
- Deliver timely reporting, including payroll summaries, variance analyses, and audit requests.
- Support year-end activities including T4s, reconciliations, and government filings.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of Canadian payroll experience, managing end-to-end payroll for large employee groups (500+), across multiple provinces.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros).
- Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and tax compliance.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong Dayforce experience – hands-on, full-cycle payroll processing.
- PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation is a strong asset.
- US payroll experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Canadian payrollfull-cycle payroll processingauditingreconciliationExcelVLOOKUPPivot TablesMacrostax complianceanalytical skills
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsability to meet deadlinesindependent workcollaborative workprofessional communication
Certifications
PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner)