This is a temporary contractor position.

Job Function:

Accountable for performing payroll processing services for employees and pensioners including inputting, updating, and maintaining various computer systems.

Ensure payroll processing activities are in accordance with payroll processing procedures, collective agreements, HR policies, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of data.

Strong data validations and auditing procedures are paramount to all payroll processing activities to avoid negative impacts to HR/government processing reliant on accurate data.

Responsible for maintaining and producing remittances/reports and distributing information as needed and to working collaboratively within the team.

Support the day-to-day operations of the Payroll Operations team by handling administrative information and performing complex analysis on Payroll including pay analysis and OVP.

Review and approves employee data processes and transactions as needed.

Support the Payroll Leader and the Payroll Supervisors to ensure efficiencies are gained and provide support to staff in processing transactions, acting as a point of escalation.

Escalate items to the Supervisor and/or Manager and additional parties (e.g. COEs, HRSC, external vendors) as required. Job

Responsibilities:

Support Payroll Leader with day-to-day operations for the Payroll function

Provide additional Payroll processing support during high volume periods

Data Analysis

Manage the overpayment process, by conducting analysis and providing solutions

Develop and prepare reports to assist the Payroll Leader with monitoring the performance of the team

Develop and prepare reports to assist the business with making strategic decisions Subject Matter Expert





Act as a payroll subject matter expert for the organization and as a key point of contact for Payroll related escalations

Support development/presentation of training programs related to Payroll processing

Provide feedback and recommendations on potential impacts of Payroll changes Payroll Reconciliation

Coordinate Payroll reconciliation and audit efforts led by Finance; coordinate teams and data requests within Payroll Special Projects

Assist with special payroll related projects focused on streamlining processes/operations and implementing recent Payroll solutions/services

Support and participate in complex projects with multiple work streams and multiple stakeholders Process Oversight

Monitor and track KPIs using a dashboard or similar tool

Prepare internal and external reporting to meet regulatory and management reporting requirements, while optimizing processes and identifying cost efficiencies

Manage all Payroll-related SOPs and documentation, ensuring they are kept up to date with system releases Continuous Improvement

Advocate for and participate in continuous improvement., identify possible trends, risks, and business improvements Perform Other Duties as Required

Key Requirements:

3+ years of payroll experience with a strong understanding of full payroll processes.

Strong analytical skills — able to identify anomalies and discrepancies in payroll data (auditor mindset).

Intermediate to Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, etc.).

Reconciliation experience within payroll

Working knowledge of SAP (payroll and finance modules).

Highly organized, with strong communication skills — must be comfortable collaborating with supervisors, team leads, and finance.

This is a hybrid role requiring the contractor to be on site at least 2 days per week at the Hydro One office in Toronto, ON.

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📌 Payroll Analyst (Ontario)
🏢 Hydro One
📍 Ontario