We are looking for a Senior Payroll Admin / Payroll Manager Workday to support a Financial Services organization in Toronto, Ontario. This Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can assess end-to-end payroll processes, identify inconsistencies, and help strengthen accuracy and compliance within a Workday environment. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical skills, practical payroll knowledge, and the confidence to investigate issues and guide discussions with stakeholders.

Workday experience is required for this role.

6-mon contract with 3 days on-site in downtown Toronto.

Responsibilities:

• Review payroll workflows in Workday to evaluate how transactions, codes, and related data are being processed across the full cycle.

• Perform detailed audits of payroll records, calculations, and system outputs to detect discrepancies and confirm data accuracy.

• Investigate payroll issues by tracing root causes, validating findings, and recommending corrective actions.

• Lead working sessions with internal stakeholders to clarify payroll concerns, resolve exceptions, and support informed decision-making.

• Compare system data, earnings and deduction codes, and related payroll elements to ensure alignment with established requirements.

• Support implementation and review activities by confirming that payroll processes are functioning as intended and highlighting areas that require adjustment.

• Document observations, audit results, and process gaps in a clear manner to support follow-up actions and ongoing improvements.

• Provide day-to-day payroll expertise within the Workday environment while helping maintain efficient and reliable payroll operations.

• At least 3 years of experience in payroll, including hands-on responsibility for payroll review, validation, or administration.

• Proven experience working with Workday, including Workday Payroll and broader Workday ERP functionality.

• Strong understanding of payroll processes, controls, reconciliations, and data accuracy requirements.

• Ability to analyze payroll issues in detail and identify inconsistencies in codes, calculations, or system outputs.

• Confidence leading discussions with stakeholders and communicating findings in a clear, detail-oriented manner.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively in a contract environment.

• Experience in Financial Services or another highly regulated environment is considered an asset.

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