Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

RBC offers an exciting role as a Payroll Operations Analyst. Under the direction of the Manager, Payroll Taxation, the Payroll Operations Analyst is responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing within the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy of employee records, calculating wages and deductions, implementing payroll policies, addressing employee inquiries, collaborating with HR and other teams, staying abreast of tax regulations. The Payroll Operations Analyst requires a thorough understanding of the payroll system, attention to detail, compliance with legal requirements and effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure a smooth payroll operation.

What will you do?

Ensuring the quality, integrity and timeliness of payroll reports, management reviews, and other analytical reports.

Assisting with processing and analysis of Canadian payroll statutory deductions.

Process year-end reporting, including T4, RL1 and T4A preparation and submission.

Conducts reviews and tax research as required.

Ensure compliance with federal and provincial labor standards.

Investigate and reconcile payroll discrepancies.

Implement strategies to minimize errors and improve overall accuracy.

Testing of SAP upgrades, new releases and new functionality.

Payroll business practices, identifies, and promotes best practices with the payroll systems.

Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

Excellent knowledge of Canadian Payroll legislations, policies, procedures, and payroll best practices.

Demonstrated adaptability to changing priorities and fast paced, deadline-driven environment.

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Excellent analytical skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize challenges. Superior interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with all internal and external individuals and agencies, in an efficient and effective manner.

National Payroll Institute designation (PCP, PLP) required.

Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll analyst role.

Nice-to-have:

Experience with SAP and Workday.

Bilingual in French would be an asset.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

A world-class training program in financial services.

Opportunities to do challenging work.

Job Skills

Agile Methodology, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Requirements Analysis

Additional Job Details

Address:

MEADOWVALE BUSINESS PARK, 6880 FINANCIAL DR:MISSISSAUGA

City:

Mississauga

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-08-05

Application Deadline:

2025-08-19

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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