Payroll Analyst

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Payroll Analyst

Requisition ID: 6019

Location:

Mississauga, ON, CA, L4V 1S7

Pay Type: Salary

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Position Summary

The Payroll Analyst is a key member of the System and Process team for North America, responsible for payroll and time evaluation analysis, along with adherence to collective agreements and legislation.

Key Responsibilities 

Assist with data conversions, field mapping,and translations/transformation logic
Experience in time manage the deliverables of functional team to meet engagement objectives and UAT time lines
Build and maintain relationships with key executives, HR and business personnel.
Operate as subject matter expert SME and a network of professional organizations or affiliations
Understand configuration requirements to meet customer needs while providing best-practice guidance on customer processes
Actively participate in design workshops with the team and business.
Maintain currency with legislative changes of US and Canadian payroll to ensure the payroll system is up to date with those changes. 
Validate the integrity of payroll data and all the steps of the year-end process.
Single point of contact (SPOC) for Pay Agents, HR Administrators, HR Coordinators, and People Data Specialists supporting the following:

Data clean up / Data integrity MCS 25.5 (SAP AND SF)
Training - when processes change, new modules open, onboarding new payroll folks, etc.

Liaison with ABS SuccessFactors Helpdesk
Support safety culture of Lafarge by adhering to safety policies, taking ownership for ensuring a safe workplace, ensuring departmental representation on the Health & Safety Committee, and demonstrating support to organizational safety initiatives
Other duties as assigned.

Results/Accountabilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality with highly sensitive information and adhere to data privacy and internal compliance requirements
Participate in complex payroll support functions - calculate, review, verify and post a variety of complex payroll data such as gross pay, retirement, contract adjustments, retroactive payments, hours, tax information and leave; balance.
Timely resolution of escalated and/or sensitive employee issues
Support the payroll system testing including testing of any upgrades and critical year-end activities
Act as key internal control providing reasonable assurance of effective and efficient operations, including actions to prevent and detect fraud and protect Company resources.

Relationships with Other Jobs

Country and Central HR Team
Labor Relations Team
All Lafarge employees and retirees

Qualification Profile

Education:

Undergraduate or College degree in Business, HR or related field, or equivalent experience
APA/CPA certification preferred

Work Experience:

Strong preference given to bilingualism, French and English
Three years experience in a large scale organization supporting Payroll and Benefit Administration 
Experience in a multi-union & multi-province (CAN) or multi-union & multi-state (US) organization
Strong understanding of payroll legislation, collective agreements, company policies and payroll accounting
Through knowledge and experience of payroll calculation including garnishments, third party vendor calculations, off-cycle payroll calculation, process models etc.
SAP experience would be considered an asset
Experience with master data management and payroll processing

Knowledge and Skills:

Good knowledge of SuccessFactor HRIS and SAP payroll system
Excellent computer skills such as Microsoft Excel and Access and/or Google Suite
Excellent communication skills to articulate problem scenarios and potential solutions
Competency in payroll processing activities with a desire and the ability to learn US and Canadian Payroll
Customer focused approach with excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills
Good understanding of governmental legislation related to Human Resources and/or Payroll
Comfortable with determining payroll calculations
Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Job Specific Competency Profile:

Customer Focus
Action Oriented
Personal Learning
Functional/Technical Skills 
Time Management
Listening
Peer Relationship
Compassion 

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in. 

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