Overview
The SAP Canada Payroll Functional Analyst plays a crucial role in configuring and managing payroll systems within the SAP ecosystem to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees in Canada. This position is vital for maintaining compliance with Canadian payroll regulations tax laws and corporate policies. The analyst will work closely with HR finance and IT teams to implement changes and enhancements to the payroll system ensuring processes are efficient and systems are aligned with overall organizational goals. The role demands a strong understanding of SAP HCM and Canadian payroll processes alongside exceptional analytical and problemsolving skills to identify and resolve issues proactively. The SAP Canada Payroll Functional Analyst serves as a key resource providing expert guidance and support while also contributing to crossfunctional projects. This role ultimately affects employee satisfaction and organizational effectiveness reinforcing the payroll teams reputation as reliable and responsive.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure and maintain SAP Payroll modules according to business requirements.
- Perform regular updates and testing of payroll system enhancements.
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams to streamline payroll processes.
- Analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies or issues.
- Ensure compliance with Canadian payroll tax laws and regulations.
- Assist in the development of payroll processing documentation and user manuals.
- Conduct regular audits of payroll processes for accuracy and compliance.
- Provide training and support to HR team members on payroll functionalities.
- Serve as a liaison between HR finance and external vendors regarding payroll issues.
- Implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency.
- Respond promptly to payrollrelated inquiries from employees.
- Participate in system upgrades and integration projects.
- Maintain data integrity and security within the payroll system.
- Gather user feedback to enhance system functionalities and reporting.
- Develop and maintain payrollrelated reports and dashboards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in HR Business Administration or a related field.
- 510 years of experience in SAP HCM specifically Payroll.
- Indepth knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations and practices.
- Experience in payroll system configuration and maintenance.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies.
- Experience in user training and documentation development.
- Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and processes.
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality requirements.
- Experience with payroll reporting and analytics.
- Strong technical skills and ability to work with IT teams.
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