The opportunity

EY currently has an opening for a Payroll Supervisor within our Core Business Services. You’ll work with a team responsible for the accurate administration and timely processing of semi-monthly payroll for EY employees across Canada.

Your key responsibilities

• Audit pay changes to ensure accurate calculations and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Provide timely response to inquiries from HR, Finance, Partnership Operations, employees, and retirees
• Provide coaching and support to a team of Payroll Coordinators
• Use excel to prepare documents for mass imports into the payroll system
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of a monthly leadership payroll and monthly pension payroll
• Timely processing of campus leave/return process
• Administer payroll changes for the for the extended vacation leave program
• Month-end payroll reporting and journal entries
• Oversee any off-cycle pay processing
• Participates in implementing new initiatives and projects
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset by identifying process gaps and opportunities for efficiency
• Process mobility allowances for inbound employees on assignment
• Supports all aspects of year end process
• Super user for payroll software, responsible for troubleshooting tickets with our payroll vendor
• Testing payroll software following system upgrades annual system rollover
• Quarterly reconciliation for pensionable and insurable earnings
• Maintain professional knowledge for legislative changes in jurisdictions across Canada
• Other duties as assigned by the Payroll Manager

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong team player with collaborative skills
• Capable of producing consistent, quality work product in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to exercise discretion when handling payroll details and confidential correspondence
• Experience coaching and providing feedback to payroll staff
• Strong excel skills including vlookup, pivot tables and use of macros

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A minimum of four years post-secondary education in accounting, business, or related field
• 8 years of payroll processing experience
• Advanced computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Excel, with demonstrated ability to compare, analyze and manage large data sets within spreadsheets
• CPM Designation from National Payroll Institute (formerly Canadian Payroll Association)
• In-depth knowledge of Ceridian Dayforce

Ideally you will have

• Experience processing complex multi-province payroll with 1000+ employees
• Experience in accounting/reconciliations of payroll liabilities accounts and knowledge of Payroll GL.
• Experience in system implementations and project work related to payroll
• Complex payroll knowledge i.e., Global reporting of salaries, expatriates and inbounds

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.