Support Manulife's complex Canadian payroll operations from Waterloo in a hybrid Payroll Analyst position focused on accuracy, controls, and analysis.
This experienced Payroll Analyst supports approximately 13,000 employees across all provinces and six legal entities. The work spans payroll processing, audits, reconciliations, tax, benefits, testing, and reporting. You will collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, Technology, vendors, and business teams to resolve complex issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process, audit, and validate high-volume Canadian payroll
- Resolve payroll, tax, benefits, employee, and vendor issues
- Lead executive compensation, equity, bonuses, and taxable benefits
- Complete quarterly and year-end reconciliations, audits, and filings
- Analyze payroll data for trends, risks, and opportunities
Requirements:
- Five-plus years of progressive Canadian payroll experience
- Experience with payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end reporting
- Advanced Excel and large-data analysis skills
- Experience testing payroll system or configuration changes
- ADP GlobalView, SAP, or similar enterprise payroll experience
Bring Canadian payroll expertise, analytical judgment, and control-focused problem solving to Manulife's hybrid Waterloo team.
Senior Canadian Payroll Analyst in Alton employer: Manulife/John Hancock
Manulife/John Hancock is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture in the heart of Toronto. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer comprehensive professional development opportunities and encourage collaboration across global teams, making it an ideal environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the private debt sector. Our competitive benefits package and focus on work-life balance further enhance the rewarding experience of being part of our innovative organization.
