As of November 6, 2026, Jobsy lists 24 payroll analyst jobs in Canada. The median advertised pay is $39 an hour (from 7 postings). The most active employers are Agilus Work Solutions, adecco and Procom. Skills often requested: payroll, reporting, regulatory compliance and microsoft excel.
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5+ YOECandidates need 5+ years of payroll processing experience, ideally in a complex finance environment, plus pension and benefits administration experience. A Canadian Payroll Association designation is strongly preferred, along with hands-on experience with payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now.
3+ YOECandidates need 3-5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, strong reporting, reconciliation and data analysis skills, and attention to detail under deadlines. Union payroll and Kronos or PeopleSoft experience are preferred.
3+ YOEThunder Bay Catholic District School Board needs a degree or diploma in Accounting or HRIS/IT, a PCP certification, and 3 years of payroll experience, ideally in the broader public sector. Candidates need current knowledge of payroll legislation, pension reporting, year-end processing and collective agreement administration.
6+ YOECandidates need 6-10 years of payroll experience, including running in-house payroll across multiple provinces and cycles. They must know federal and provincial payroll rules, have experience with a large ERP payroll system, and be strong in Excel and internal controls.
4+ YOECandidates need 4+ years of progressive experience with an integrated financial and payroll system, including a large ERP payroll system. They also need advanced Excel skills, strong analytical and customer service abilities, and the ability to work independently under deadline pressure.
3+ YOEFortra Canada Inc needs candidates with 3+ years of US payroll experience, including multi-state payroll tax, reconciliations and agency notices. Strong Excel skills, an associate degree or equivalent, and English proficiency are also required.
Workday Payroll, ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Excel
Agilus Work Solutions: Experts in Specialized Talent for Nearly 50 years. Canada's largest, full service, privately-owned recruiting firm.
4+ YOEAgilus Work Solutions needs candidates with at least 4 years of payroll, time administration, or payroll systems experience. They should have strong payroll processing knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP or financial systems. SAP Payroll or Time Administration and a PCP designation are assets.
Microsoft Excel, SAP Payroll, SAP Time Administration
Agilus Work Solutions: Experts in Specialized Talent for Nearly 50 years. Canada's largest, full service, privately-owned recruiting firm.
6+ YOECandidates need 6 to 10 years of payroll experience, including running in-house payroll and processing multi-provincial, multi-cycle payroll. They need strong knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations, advanced Excel skills and strong analytical and communication abilities.
Agilus Work Solutions: Experts in Specialized Talent for Nearly 50 years. Canada's largest, full service, privately-owned recruiting firm.
4+ YOECandidates need 4+ years of progressive experience with an integrated financial and payroll system, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and advanced Excel. SAP time administration and payroll certification are assets.
Agilus Work Solutions: Experts in Specialized Talent for Nearly 50 years. Canada's largest, full service, privately-owned recruiting firm.
6+ YOEAgilus Work Solutions needs candidates with at least 6 years of in-house payroll experience, including multi-provincial and multi-cycle payroll. A payroll designation is highly preferred, along with experience on large ERP payroll systems such as SAP or SuccessFactors and advanced Excel skills.
4+ YOECandidates need at least 4 years of payroll, timekeeping, scheduling or payroll systems experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical and attention-to-detail abilities. SAP Payroll or SAP Time Administration experience is a strong asset.
5+ YOECandidates need at least 5 years of complex Canadian payroll experience, strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation including Quebec, and experience with UKG or ADP. Advanced Excel, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines are also required.
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5+ YOECandidates need a diploma or degree in accounting or bookkeeping, at least 5 years of multi-location payroll experience, and advanced ADP Workforce Now skills. They also need Canadian payroll regulation knowledge, unionized payroll experience and strong English communication.
ADP Workforce Now, Sage 300, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook
6+ YOEBrunel needs candidates with 6-10 years of payroll experience, including in-house payroll and multi-provincial, multi-cycle processing. They must have a strong grasp of Canadian payroll regulations, an ERP payroll system, and advanced Excel, and they must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company
5+ YOEManulife needs candidates with 5+ years of progressive Canadian payroll experience, strong analytical and root-cause skills, and hands-on experience with ADP GlobalView, SAP, or a similar enterprise payroll system. Advanced Excel and clear communication are also required.
5+ YOEDentalcorp needs candidates with 5+ years of progressive Canadian multi-provincial payroll experience, a PCP designation, and Workday Payroll experience. Strong Excel, reconciliation and communication skills in English and French are also required.
5+ YOECandidates need at least 5 years of payroll experience and enrollment in or completion of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) program. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of payroll compliance are required, and experience with ADP and AI tools is an asset.
Company 19 - John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)
5+ YOECandidates need 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, and expert knowledge of gross-to-net processing. Experience with ADP GlobalView or SAP, advanced Excel, and payroll system testing is required; a CPP or FPC certification is preferred.
3+ YOECandidates need about 3 to 5 years of hands-on payroll experience, including work for 200 or more employees and knowledge of Canadian payroll rules. Experience with Ceridian Dayforce or similar software, strong Excel skills, and clear written and spoken English are required.
4+ YOECandidates need 4+ years of Canadian payroll experience, strong knowledge of Canadian employment standards, and experience with multi-state payroll. ADP Lyric, Excel and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience are also expected.
3+ YOEAtlantic Packaging Products needs 3 to 5 years of hands-on Dayforce experience, progressive payroll experience with hourly and salaried staff, and working knowledge of Canadian payroll rules. Candidates also need strong Excel skills, problem-solving ability, and post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
1+ YOECandidates need a university degree or college diploma in business, accounting, payroll or a related field, plus PCP certification. They need 1 to 5 years of full-cycle payroll experience, knowledge of payroll legislation, and advanced Excel skills.
5+ YOECandidates need at least 5 years of Canadian payroll experience handling 500 or more employees, with hands-on UKG or ADP skills and Quebec compliance knowledge. Secondary education is required; a payroll degree or diploma and a PCP or PLP designation are preferred.
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3+ YOECandidates need 3+ years of in-house, full-cycle payroll experience, a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or HR, and the PCP designation. Advanced Excel and solid knowledge of Canadian federal and Ontario payroll legislation are also required.
Microsoft Excel, payroll systems, accounting systems, HR platforms
The median advertised pay is $39 an hour, across 7 postings that list pay. The lowest quarter pays under $37.75 and the top quarter over $39.50.
Who is hiring payroll analysts?
Agilus Work Solutions (4), adecco (2), Procom (2), Robert Half (2) and Brunel (1).
What skills do payroll analyst jobs ask for?
Postings most often mention payroll, reporting, regulatory compliance, microsoft excel, communication skills, paramedic, problem solving and account reconciliation.