Payroll Analyst

at  Forbes Bros Ltd

Are you an experienced payroll professional ready to take on a dynamic role? Forbes Bros Ltd. is hiring a Payroll Analyst to join our team managing payroll processing for union and non-union employees across Canada and the United States.
As a Payroll Analyst, you’ll handle weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles, process remittances for deductions, and ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and state legislation. You’ll also assist with year-end activities, reconciliations, and special projects and support internal teams with payroll inquiries.
At Forbes Bros Ltd., we’re proud of our open-door, team-oriented culture rooted in flexibility, communication, innovation, and respect. We hope to welcome you to this exciting career opportunity!

• Audit payroll procedures, records, and data for compliance; recommend and document solutions for non-compliance.
• Process and manage payroll for salaried and hourly employees across multiple Canadian and US jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and submit paperwork for taxable benefits, deductions, garnishments, union payments, and other payroll-related documents.
• Analyze compensation data and provide reports as required.
• Maintain and audit databases for accuracy and data integrity.
• Manage payment and deduction calendars; ensure accurate quarter and year-end tax reconciliations.
• Act as a subject matter expert and provide support for employee and operational escalations.
• Stay informed on legislative and regulatory updates, providing reports to management.
• Support audits and compliance for payroll taxes, benefits, union agreements, and workers’ compensation.
• Collaborate with team members to develop efficient processes, internal controls, and quality measures.
• Test payroll system upgrades and integrations with related systems.
• Communicate proactively with the Director and other stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Perform additional duties as needed.