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 new 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 solid 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 (Toronto)
🏢 Hydro One
📍 Toronto