Contract HR Payroll Project Analyst

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, Payroll, the Payroll Project Analyst will support a large-scale Canadian payroll and time management implementation. This role is focused on data validation, compliance, and ensuring payroll accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.

What you will do

• Analyze and validate high volumes of payroll and time data, including 38,000+ matrix data points
• Audit earnings, deductions, and payroll configurations to ensure accuracy and alignment with design requirements
• Research and validate Canadian payroll legislation and statutory compliance obligations
• Review and reconcile union agreement provisions against current payroll practices and solution design
• Support work schedule cleanup and broader data quality initiatives
• Interpret findings and provide clear recommendations to project stakeholders
• Partner with the Time and Pay Project team to resolve issues and provide guidance
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and other cross-functional teams
• Participate in system testing, validation cycles, and implementation activities
• Maintain and update payroll and timekeeping process documentation

What you bring

• PCP designation required, with NPI or advanced payroll certification considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience supporting payroll or HRIS implementations
• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll or Time Tracking
• Advanced Excel skills, including large dataset analysis, reconciliation, and validation
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, compliance requirements, and internal controls
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
• High degree of professionalism and confidentiality

Nice to have

• Experience working in a large, complex, or unionized organization
• Exposure to oil and gas or energy sector environments
• Experience with payroll data migration and parallel testing

Qualifications