Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 50 years.  Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators. Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world. The company’s state-of-the-art fleet consists of 15 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite.  For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit

Reporting to the Senior Payroll Analyst, the Payroll Analyst’s role involves processing salary and hourly payroll, preparing standard and customized reports, conducting detailed analyses and preparing reconciliations and remittances for third parties and multiple government agencies. This would be an excellent opportunity for someone earlier in their career given the scope and various jurisdictions you will be learning about. Main Responsibilities:Support Process payroll for approximately 600 employees in a non-unionized environment across numerous foreign jurisdictions/currencies and numerous pay cyclesProcess all payroll changes (new hires, terminations, adjustments)Prepare payroll reports and analyticsReview all input, transactions, and deposits for completeness and correctnessAct as point of contact for employees regarding payroll queriesProcess remittances and various payroll administrationRespond to a wide range of ad-hoc information requestsEnsure company's compliance with internal and external requirementsProvide support to other HR functions, as requiredEducation and Experience Required: College diploma ideally in Business or Human ResourcesIdeally 2 years of directly related work experiencePayroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) and/or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designations would be assetsExposure to Dayforce systems would be an assetsCurrent on prevailing payroll legislation in all pertinent jurisdictions with an eye to continuous learning of sameGood understanding of financial concepts and facility working with numbersAdditional Skills and Assets:Solid analytical experience and problem-solving skills combined with exceptional attention to detailAbility to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, handle conflict and manage stressful situationsAdvanced communication and interpersonal skillsSelf-motivation, flexibility and ability to manage shifting prioritiesAdvanced technical and reporting skillsStrong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and Human Resources Information Systems with Advanced knowledge of MS ExcelKnowledge of Dayforce is an asset for this role   Bilingual (English and French) is an asset for this role.Resource must be eligible to obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Clearance for this role.
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