We are looking for a Payroll Systems Consultant to support payroll operations for a long-term contract in Markham, Ontario. This position is ideal for a knowledgeable payroll specialist who can provide part-time guidance on system-related payroll activities, with a strong emphasis on testing, validation, documentation, and practical advisory support. The successful candidate will help ensure payroll processes remain accurate, well-documented, and aligned with the needs of a Canadian employee population of approximately 120 staff, primarily salaried employees.

Responsibilities:
• Lead payroll system testing activities to confirm calculations, workflows, and outputs are functioning as expected.
• Review payroll data and results to identify discrepancies, validate accuracy, and recommend corrective actions where needed.
• Create and maintain clear process documentation, reference materials, and records to support payroll operations and compliance.
• Provide subject matter advice to stakeholders on payroll system usage, process improvement, and issue resolution.
• Support Canadian payroll activities on a part-time basis, ensuring deadlines and quality expectations are consistently met.
• Assess payroll practices for a workforce of roughly 120 employees, with most team members in salaried roles, and help maintain reliable processing standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll-related questions, troubleshoot system concerns, and support ongoing optimization efforts.
• Assist with payroll-related change activities, including validation and documentation connected to updates in systems or processes.
• At least 5 years of experience in payroll, payroll systems, or a closely related function.
• Demonstrated expertise with UKG Pro in a payroll environment.
• Strong background in payroll testing, data validation, and process documentation.
• Solid understanding of Canadian payroll practices and controls.
• Ability to work independently in a part-time consulting capacity while managing priorities effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to provide clear recommendations to business stakeholders.

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