Our GFL team is expanding, and we’re looking for a Payroll Analyst – Absence Management to join us out of our Vaughan location. The Payroll Analyst – Absence Management will play a key role in optimizing and managing absence plans across Canada and the US. With expertise in Workday configuration and a strong grasp of time-off policies, you'll enhance our absence management processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. If you have a knack for detail, problem-solving, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we want to hear from you.

 

Why Join GFL?

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!

What’s In It For You?

Comprehensive Benefits Plan including prioritized orthodontics and vision careRRSP matching and profit sharingEmployee Assistance Program, life insurance, and morePaid time offCompetitive wagesGrowth opportunities

A “Day in the Life" of a Payroll Analyst – Absence Management

Perform Workday configuration for accrued time-off and leave of absence plansSet up and maintain time-off plans for union and non-union environmentIdentify and recommend opportunities for the plan enhancements, process optimizations, and automationAudit and correct discrepancies related to vacation entitlements and accrualsProvide Absence support to Canada & US divisionsTroubleshooting and provide solutions to any production issuesSupport optimization of absence configurations to decrease the complexity of future administrationDevelop and execute absence test plans to ensure new and existing plan modifications are accurate and reliableWork closely with the payroll team to design, implement, and test Workday solutions related to AbsenceFamiliar with entitlements, accruals, eligibilities of various absence plansEstablish internal controls and audits to ensure compliance of related legislation, collective agreements and company policiesAssist in documentation of Absence process and managementStrong capability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and handle various projects simultaneouslyExhibit strong analytical and communication skills, collaborate with stakeholders, and provide clear guidance on absence-related matters

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

3+ years of hands-on experience on Absence/time off plansSolid knowledge on paid and unpaid time off and absence plans, including various leave such as vacation, sickExperience in configuration, troubleshooting and analyzing technical issues related to Absence in Workday or similar systemsKnowledge in US PTO plans and experience in Quebec legislative requirements on payroll, vacation, sick entitlements are preferredStrong interest and experience working with technology, Microsoft Excel requiredExperience in union collective agreements is an assetKnowledge on payroll processing requirements

Join us and become part of "Team Green" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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