Payroll Compliance Analyst

Our client is seeking a Payroll Compliance Analyst to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role will focus on payroll analysis, compliance, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit support. The successful candidate will partner closely with Finance and People teams to ensure payroll practices are accurate, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who combines strong payroll knowledge with payroll analysis expertise and exceptional communication skills. Key Responsibilities Research, interpret, and apply legislative requirements affecting payroll operations, including labour standards, tax regulations, statutory deductions, and reporting obligations. Prepare and present detailed payroll-related financial reports, including payroll expenses, tax liabilities, accruals, and compliance metrics. Collaborate closely with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, and payroll expense analysis. Perform monthly reconciliations of payroll-related general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies. Lead and coordinate payroll audits, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of payroll transactions while identifying compliance risks. Analyze payroll costs, including overtime, premiums, bonuses, taxable benefits, and deductions to support financial oversight and budget adherence. Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements to payroll systems, controls, and reporting practices. Provide guidance to Finance and HR stakeholders regarding payroll compliance requirements and reporting obligations. Assist in developing and maintaining payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to support regulatory compliance and best practices. Prepare and reconcile vacation accruals, banked time balances, and other payroll-related liabilities. Reconcile third-party invoices and deductions against payroll records. Support compliance with workplace health and safety policies and reporting requirements. Qualifications Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 5+ years of experience in payroll analysis, payroll compliance, financial analysis, or a related function. Strong understanding of payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance requirements. Experience working in unionized or collective agreement environments. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze, reconcile, and report on large datasets. Experience with payroll and financial systems. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organization, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience within transportation, aviation, or other highly regulated industries is considered an asset. Job details: Pay: $45-$55/hour T4 Hybrid work arrangement in Downtown Toronto Opportunity to transition into a permanent position Collaborative and professional team environment within fast-growing organization Exposure to complex payroll, compliance, and audit/financial reporting activities This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client. Our Specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster

The role focuses on ensuring payroll compliance by interpreting legislative requirements and performing detailed financial reporting and reconciliations. The analyst will lead payroll audits and collaborate with Finance and HR teams to optimize payroll processes and budget adherence.

Candidates need a post-secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business and at least 5 years of experience in payroll or financial analysis. Proficiency in advanced Excel and experience with unionized environments or highly regulated industries like aviation is required or preferred.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred

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• Payroll Analysis
• Payroll Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Audit Coordination
• Legislative Research
• Tax Regulation Knowledge
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Microsoft Excel
• Payroll Systems
• Internal Controls
• Unionized Environment Experience
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Financial Analysis

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources
• Transportation
• Administrative

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available