Payroll Analyst

The Dufresne Group

. Analyze complex payroll issues using payroll systems, registers, source data, and historical records .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeWinnipeg • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll analysis, reconciliation, and reporting, with advanced proficiency in Excel and experience in payroll compliance. Capable of developing automated workflows and collaborating effectively with HR, Finance, and IT to resolve complex payroll issues.

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Payroll AnalysisAdvanced Excel SkillsUKG Pro ReportingPayroll Compliance Professional (PCP)General Ledger Reconciliation

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Hard Skills

Payroll ReconciliationData ValidationComplex FormulasPivot TablesData CleansingReport Logic DocumentationScenario-Based TestingException ReportingAutomated WorkflowsStatutory Pay Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationTraining SupportCommunication

Tools & Technologies

UKG ProUKG WFMPower Query

Certifications & Qualifications

Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP)

Industry Keywords

Payroll AccountingSource DeductionsCommissionsFinancial ReportingMulti-Entity Payroll

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze complex payroll issues using payroll systems, registers, source data, and historical records
Identify root causes, quantify impacts, and recommend corrective action
Build, maintain, and run payroll and workforce reports
Reconcile results to source data and document report logic, definitions, filters, and dependencies
Create advanced Excel reconciliations and models to validate payroll, commissions, benefits, statutory pay, deductions, and general ledger activity
Develop repeatable controls, exception reports, checklists, and automated workflows
Plan and document scenario-based testing for payroll reports, calculations, and system changes
Process assigned bi-weekly payrolls from data collection through verification and submission
Reconcile payroll registers, source deductions, benefit and third-party deductions, journal entries, and related general ledger balances
Investigate and document variances, discrepancies, overpayments, reporting gaps, duplicate or missing transactions, deposit reversals, and adjustments
Prepare payroll dashboards, reports, reconciliations, and trend analyses for stakeholders
Support final pay, Records of Employment, statutory remittances, year-end activities, and audits as assigned
Maintain procedures, report specifications, calculation files, change logs, and reconciliation evidence
Share technical knowledge with payroll colleagues, support training, and provide backup coordination when required
Partner with Payroll, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Financial Reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least three years of progressive payroll experience, including ownership of complex reconciliations, reporting, and discrepancy investigations in a multi-entity or similarly complex environment
Experience building and validating payroll and workforce management reports
UKG Pro or UKG WFM reporting experience is strongly preferred
Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and lookups, pivot tables, data cleansing, and reconciliation
Power Query and automation experience are strong assets
Working knowledge of payroll accounting, general ledger reconciliation, source deductions, statutory pay, commissions, and payroll-related payments
Experience documenting controls, report logic, testing evidence, and procedures
Experience partnering with HR, Finance, and IT to resolve data or system issues
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation from the National Payroll Institute, or ability to complete it within an agreed timeframe
Post-secondary education in payroll, accounting, finance, business analytics, or a related field is preferred
Criminal Record Check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits plan
Excellent employee discounts
Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan
Career growth and continuous development
Respectful and family-oriented working environment with strong company values
Opportunity to work for one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Reasonable accommodation will be provided for individuals with disabilities