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Senior Payroll Analyst Location: 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2S7 Work model: Minimum 4 days in the office per week George Weston Limited (''GWL'') is a Canadian public company, founded in 1882. GWLs portfolio of companies includes Loblaw Companies Limited and Shoppers Drug Mart, representing Canadas largest food and drug retail businesses, and Choice Properties REIT which is Canadas preeminent diversified realestate investment trust. Choice Properties REIT owns over 700 highquality commercial and residential properties across Canada, and with over 2,500 stores, Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart retail operations reach most Canadians, serving their everyday food, health, and wellness needs. Through this group of companies, GWL owns and operates several iconic Canadian brands, including Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, Presidents Choice, No Name, Life, Joe Fresh, Quo, PC Financial and T&T Supermarket. Overview Make an impact with your payroll expertise at George Weston Limited (GWL). We offer a meaningful opportunity for payroll professionals to support some of Canadas most recognized companies. The payroll team at GWL plays a critical role in delivering complex payroll and benefits operations for both the corporate centre and our operating businesses, including Loblaw, Choice Properties and Wittington. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Executive Compensation and Payroll, the Senior Payroll Analyst ensures the accurate and timely administration of payroll and benefits across a multientity organization. Youll own endtoend payroll processing, maintain precise payroll and benefits records, prepare journal entries, and manage statutory remittances. You will also support yearend payroll and benefits reporting, coordinate with thirdparty providers, and partner closely with HR and Finance. This role is ideal for a detailoriented professional who thrives in a complex environment and is committed to delivering high standards of payroll and benefits operations. Responsibilities Lead the endtoend semimonthly payroll for executives, directors/trustees, and salaried/hourly colleagues, including bonus and special payments Maintain and reconcile equity transactions (Stock Options/RSUs) and other payroll inputs (hours, retro adjustments, statutory/voluntary deductions) in Workday Prepare payroll reporting, journal entries, GL reconciliations, and account/statutory remittance reconciliations (CRA, Revenu Qubec, EHT, WSIB) Support yearend tax reporting (T4/T4A/NR4/Relev 1) and reconcile thirdparty compensation in the payroll system Ensure compliance and audit readiness; act as payroll SME and resolve complex and confidential inquiries Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance Departments to ensure alignment on payrollrelated matters Identify and contribute to process improvements and payroll projects, including supporting Workday/Dayforce configuration and integrations Perform backup duties for other members of Payroll team Qualifications Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is required; PLP is an asset Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Accounting, Human Resources, etc.) 5+ years previous fullcycle payroll experience with both salary and hourly payrolls Proficient with HRIS systems (Workday and Ceridian Dayforce preferred) and Excel Multi-provincial (including Quebec) experience is an asset Personal Attributes Strong and articulate communicator (both verbal and written), comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization Exceptional collaboration and relationship skills, ability to work with multiple stakeholders Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask Detail oriented with mathematical/statistical/analytical ability Selfmotivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Whats In It For You? Unique opportunity to join a progressive and dynamic team with a proven industry leader. Ongoing opportunities for learning and career development within the Weston companies. Dynamic and fastpaced work environment. A competitive compensation and benefits package. Employee share ownership program, Group RRSP and Pension Program. Continuous learning through development reimbursement. Strong culture of diversity, equity and inclusivity. Commitment to community support, volunteerism and sustainability. Recognition and social events. Summer hours. GeorgeWestonLimited recognizes Canadas diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nations evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities. In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us. Hiring Range: Base salary of $75,000100,000 per year, plus applicable bonus. A candidates experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing, and/or selecting applicants for this position. Number of Openings: 1 Please note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application. #J-18808-Ljbffr