Payroll Support Analyst - Edmonton, Canada - Sundial Growers

Sundial Growers

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Title
Payroll Support Analyst (Workday)

Job Description

About SNDL

SNDL is the largest private sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, and Spiritleaf.

As a licensed cannabis producer, SNDL also has indoor state-of-the-art grow-op facilities to supply wholesale and retail customers under a cannabis brand portfolio that includes Top Leaf, Sundial, Palmetto, Spiritleaf Selects, and Grasslands.

SNDL's investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the global cannabis industry.

About the Role

They will work alongside the Assistant Payroll Manager who leads a team of administrators and coordinators that manage SNDL's overall payroll function, as well as the Business Analyst who supports the overall back-office function of Workday.

Additionally, this role supports the Assistant Payroll Manager with the final processing and approval of bi-weekly payroll using SNDL'S payroll systems, Workday, ADP Workforce Now & Pay Works.

Role and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist with projects as they relate to the company's payroll integration activities, including the roll out of new employee programs and policies, and planning / preparation activities.
Participate in 'end to end' testing in Workday as it relates to upcoming and ongoing integration activities.
Partners with the Business Analyst and Payroll Coordinators to investigate, collaborate, and test solutions to issues as required.
Works with the Business Analyst and Payroll Coordinators to plan, organize, test, validate and implement system newly released enhancements or fixes.
Participate in technology upgrades and projects as it relates to payroll.
Regular review and analysis of business processes to ensure best practices and are applied as it relates to Workday and overall payroll administration.
Work with the Payroll team to improve manual or inefficient processes.
Ensures all system processing for payroll calculations, retro's, deduction arrears, GL postings are efficient and accurate.
Prepare various reports for review and analysis related the pre and post payroll processing activities as required.
Support the Assistant Payroll Manager in the final preparation and processing of all aspects of a full cycle biweekly and semimonthly payroll for 2,500+ employees in multiple provinces.
Review that offcycle payments and payroll adjustments are completed accurately.
Participate in audits and prepare samples for review by internal and external auditors.
Assist in the reconciliation and preparation of yearend reporting for auditors and various government agencies (T4's, PIER).
Ensures adequate controls exist and are followed in the areas of responsibility.
Build and edit Payroll materials which may include templates, tools, training resources with the intent to improve overall efficiency, effectiveness, and user experience.
Support the payroll function by ensuring timely and accurate preparation of all payrolls and appropriate checks / balances and reporting are completed in accordance with timelines and procedures such as SOX.
Regularly maintain and review the integrity, reliability, and timeliness of payroll system changes and related information that has been input by the HR Administrators and Payroll Coordinators, ensuring compliance.
Participate in business continuity and operational planning activities.
Comply with proper administration, storage, and safe keeping of records. Must understand privacy and security restrictions associated with these documents.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge of Payroll by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations.

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years full cycle payroll experience is an asset.
Experience working with Workday is required.
Experience working with ADP Workforce Now is preferred.
Have a strong understanding of relevant employment legislation and laws (in most Canadian provinces currently BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, NS and NB).
Broad knowledge tax legislation, Record of Employment (ROE) legislation and Workers Compensation guidelines in all provinces.
Experience in retail and/or a manufacturing facility strongly desired, particularly in the liquor and/or cannabis industry.
Experience in mergers and acquisitions an asset, as SNDL is continuing to grow.
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is preferred.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
Experience with large payroll workforce of 2,500+ employees.
Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.
Must have reliable transportation.

Personal Characteristics and Requirements