Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst, Part-Time Contract
Location: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid, 2 days on-site and 1 day remote per week)
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Duration: Maternity leave contract, expected to extend into 2028 (3 days per week, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility)
Compensation: $25–$28 per hour
Background Check Requirement: Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) required

About the Opportunity
Are you a payroll professional looking for a part-time opportunity where you can put your expertise to work while maintaining a great work-life balance? We're looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to join a collaborative Finance team within a community-focused organization in Mississauga.

In this role, you'll play an important part in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while supporting day-to-day financial operations. You'll work alongside experienced payroll professionals who genuinely enjoy sharing their knowledge and supporting one another.

What's In It for You
• A consistent part-time schedule of 3 days per week, with hybrid flexibility.
• A welcoming, knowledgeable team that values collaboration, open communication and continuous learning.
• Hands-on exposure to payroll for a diverse workforce, including unionized and non-unionized employees.
• A supportive onboarding experience with experienced colleagues to help you get up to speed.
• A long-term contract opportunity offering meaningful work and work-life balance.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll process accurate bi-weekly payroll using Ceridian Dayforce for approximately 500 employees, including salaried, hourly, unionized and non-unionized staff.
• You'll maintain payroll records, administer time and attendance, and verify earnings, deductions and benefits.
• You'll ensure compliance with payroll legislation and support statutory remittances, including OMERS and WSIB.
• You'll respond to payroll inquiries, investigate discrepancies and prepare payroll reports and reconciliations.
• You'll dedicate approximately 30% of your time to accounts payable, including invoice processing, payments, vendor reconciliations and month-end support.
• You'll collaborate with the Finance team to maintain accurate records, support audits and identify opportunities to improve processes.

Skills and Qualifications
• Ideally 3–5 years of hands-on payroll experience, with flexibility for candidates at different career stages.
• Experience processing payroll for 200+ employees, with knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation completed or in progress is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce or comparable payroll software, strong spreadsheet skills and general accounting software proficiency. Oracle experience is an asset.
• Experience with unionized and non-unionized payroll, including salaried and hourly employees, is preferred.
• Previous accounts payable experience or an accounting certificate/diploma is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach, with a willingness to learn, ask questions and share knowledge.

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.