Payroll Analyst bei Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Can you see yourself thriving in a remote role where accuracy, organization, and attention to detail really matter? If you enjoy working with numbers and have experience in payroll, this 12-month term opportunity might be the perfect fit for you. As a Payroll Analyst, you'll handle a variety of tasks related to the preparation, processing, verification, and reconciliation of payroll and benefit records—all from the comfort of your home. 

If this sounds like a role where you could make an impact, we encourage you to apply today!

What will you be doing!  

• Accurately calculating, verifying, and entering payroll data into the payroll system, including new hires, retroactive pay changes, allowances, premiums, benefits, taxes, deductions, and banking information.
• Preparing, verifying, and processing all employee payroll payments (regular, special, and benefit-related), in alignment with CNL policies, Collective Agreements, and the Canada Labour Code.
• Managing leaves of absence by preparing cost calculations for benefits and pensions, issuing Records of Employment (ROEs), calculating Supplementary Benefits, and reconciling related accounts.
• Entering timecards for employees on extended absences and calculating pay adjustments for income-tested disability (ITD) and leave without pay.
• Processing severance and vacation payouts for departing employees, including reconciliations, adjustments, and ROE preparation.
• Ensuring correct deductions and remittances for union dues, garnishments, credit unions, Family Responsibility Office (FRO), and United Way.
• Responding to payroll-related inquiries from employees, internal departments (Finance, HR), and external agencies (e.g., HRDC, CRA) with professionalism and discretion.
• Providing support through our Contact Center phone line and ServiceNow platform, acting as a knowledgeable service provider.
• Handling confidential payroll matters in accordance with privacy laws and internal policies.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager. 
   

What we are looking for:  

• Education 
  • 2-year college diploma in Business Administration or equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
  • Completed at least level 1 certification (Payroll Compliance Professional) with the National Payroll Institute.
• Experience 
  • Three (3) years’ experience in high-volume payroll processing, preferably in a unionized environment.
  • Two (2) years’ experience using Ceridian Dayforce or a similar application.
  • Experience utilizing Oracle and Service Now programs.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Proficient in the use of Excel (Advanced preferred) and Word.
  • Commitment to great customer service, and continuous improvement. 
  • Ability to manage time and competing priorities effectively, including various activities ranging from the detail-oriented to the strategic/complex. 
  • Demonstrated superior oral and written communication skills to confidently deal with a wide variety of tasks and communicate with employees.
  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management is required. 
  • Computer Skills – Proficiency in Excel and Word, Payroll & HRIS systems, comfortable with new technologies and automated processes.
  • Ability to work overtime when required to meet payroll deadlines.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”  

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you?  We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.    

We offer a complete total rewards package :   

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater, & personal);
• Benefits  effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support;
• and a pension!  

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?   

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.  
   

Location: 

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.   

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.   

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.