Analyste senior des opu00e9rations de paie (CDD) / Senior Payroll Operations Analyst (FTC)

Senior Payroll Operations Analyst – Canada

Position Type: 12-month full‑time fixed‑term contract, with potential for permanent conversion.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely execution of Canadian payroll.
• Collaborate closely with Deel (global payroll provider) to support precise, on‑time processing and act as the primary contact for outsourced payroll service provider.
• Serve as point of contact for international payroll operations, employee issues, benefits and inquiries related to payroll tools and processes.
• Resolve payroll‑related inquiries from employees, agencies and other internal/external parties; manage ticket requests in the case management system for payment issuance and other payroll issues.
• Compile, analyse and document payroll and fiscal activity issues to identify systemic problems; contribute to continuous improvement in payroll procedures.
• Work closely with Legal, Finance and HR to support payroll compliance.
• Support internal audits across payroll areas; prepare materials for external and internal auditors.
• Compile statistics and reports (including ad hoc requests and year‑end reporting); run reports and perform analysis using Excel (VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables).
• Participate in testing of payroll systems and process changes/enhancements; contribute to other special projects as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5‑8 years of payroll operations experience supporting the Canadian market, with demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience in a shared services, large multi‑business‑unit organization is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field (or equivalent combination of education and work experience) required.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is a highly desired asset.
• Proficiency with Workday HR/Deel payroll or other SaaS payroll tools (e.g., EZ Labor, SAP, including S/4HANA) with payroll integrations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and track record of effective collaboration; recognized for reliability, integrity and trustworthiness.
• Solid knowledge of payroll and compensation practices (salary, benefits, taxes, etc.) and statutory requirements for Canada; exposure to multiple countries is desirable.
• Skilled in process management, improvement and re‑engineering; able to manage high‑volume activities on time in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent planning, time‑management, prioritisation and follow‑up skills with strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and customer‑service skills; able to convey complex information clearly at all levels in French and English.
• Bilingual – French and English required.

EEO & Inclusion Statement

Warner Bros. Discovery is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, health condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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