GFL Environmental is looking for a Payroll Analyst to join our team out of our Vaughan office! As a Payroll Analyst - Absence Management, you 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience on Absence/time off plans
• Experience in configuration, troubleshooting and analyzing technical issues related to Absence in Workday or similar systems
• Knowledge in US PTO plans and experience in Quebec legislative requirements on payroll, vacation, sick entitlements are preferred
• Strong interest and experience working with technology, Microsoft Excel required
• Experience in union collective agreements is an asset
• Knowledge on payroll processing requirements
  

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• Solid knowledge on paid and unpaid time off and absence plans, including various leave such as vacation, sick
• Perform Workday configuration for accrued time-off and leave of absence plans
• Set up and maintain time-off plans for union and non-union environment
• Identify and recommend opportunities for the plan enhancements, process optimizations, and automation
• Audit and correct discrepancies related to vacation entitlements and accruals
• Provide Absence support to Canada & US divisions
• Troubleshooting and provide solutions to any production issues
• Support optimization of absence configurations to decrease the complexity of future administration
• Develop and execute absence test plans to ensure new and existing plan modifications are accurate and reliable
• Work closely with the payroll team to design, implement, and test Workday solutions related to Absence
• Familiar with entitlements, accruals, eligibilities of various absence plans
• Establish internal controls and audits to ensure compliance of related legislation, collective agreements and company policies
• Assist in documentation of Absence process and management
• Strong capability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and handle various projects simultaneously
• Exhibit strong analytical and communication skills, collaborate with stakeholders, and provide clear guidance on absence-related matters