Jll
PayrollAnalyst
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“Payroll Analyst at Jll. Skills: Canadian payroll, Payroll processing, Compliance, Excel. Process accurate, timely payroll. Ensure compliance with CPP, EI, and tax withholdings”
Industry & Context.
Investigate discrepancies; Identify and correct errors proactively; Research and resolve payroll questions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years of Canadian payroll experience, Hands-on processing responsibilities, Understanding of payroll fundamentals, Post-secondary education in Business, Accounting, HR, or related field, OR equivalent combination of education and payroll experience, Solid understanding of Canadian payroll fundamentals including CPP, EI, income tax, vacation pay, and statutory holidays, Familiarity with at least one provincial jurisdiction with willingness to learn others, Experience with payroll/HRIS systems (ADP, Ceridian, Workday, or similar), Comfortable learning new technology and navigating multiple systems, Intermediate to advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP, Ability to work with large datasets and identify patterns, Attention to detail, Excellent organizational and time management skills, Reliable, accountable, and able to meet deadlines during busy periods, Professional communication skills, Commitment to confidentiality and sound judgment with sensitive information
Nice to Have
PLP certification preferred, or commitment to obtain within 18 months with JLL's support, NPI course enrollment or completion is an asset, Active PLP course enrollment, Multi-provincial experience (especially Quebec), Commission calculation familiarity, Professional services background, French language capability
What You'll Do.
Ensure compliance with CPP
Handle routine transactions
Maintain accurate employee payroll records
Validate payroll inputs
Investigate discrepancies
Perform regular audits
Apply knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation
Assist with government remittances and filings
Respond professionally to employee inquiries
Research and resolve payroll questions
Utilize payroll system functionality efficiently
Identify process improvement opportunities
Participate in system testing
Contribute automation and workflow enhancement ideas
Generate standard payroll reports
Assist with variance analysis
Support month-end and year-end close activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work alongside experienced professionals; Escalate complex issues to senior team members; Generate standard payroll reports for HR and Finance teams
Communication Scope
Professional communication skills
Full Job Description
**JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. **What this job involves:** We're seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to join our Canadian payroll team. You'll play a vital role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while gaining comprehensive exposure to multi-provincial operations. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll develop expertise in compliance, systems, and payroll operations within a supportive environment. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and build your career with a global organization. This role is in office 3 days/week and has flexibility to work remotely 2 days/week. **What this job involves:** * **Payroll Processing:** Process accurate, timely payroll for assigned employee groups across multiple provinces, ensuring compliance with CPP, EI, and federal/provincial tax withholdings. Handle routine transactions including new hires, terminations, salary changes, benefit deductions, and standard off-cycle payments * **Data Management:** Maintain accurate employee payroll records in the HRIS system, ensuring data integrity and timely updates. Validate payroll inputs, reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and perform regular audits to identify and correct errors proactively. * **Compliance Support:** Apply knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation to daily processing. Assist with government remittances and filings including T4s, T4As, ROEs, EHT returns, and WSIB reporting. Maintain o
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