Payroll Implementation Specialist

The opportunity

Join EY’s dynamic People Consulting team as a Payroll Implementation Specialist, where you’ll play a key role in delivering high-impact payroll solutions to clients across industries.

This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll-certified professional with deep expertise in Records of Employment (ROE), year-end processing, and general ledger (GL) integration to contribute to transformative payroll implementations and help build a better working world.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end payroll system implementations for clients, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Proven experience with ROE processing, year-end reporting, and GL integration.
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll systems and processes.
• Ensure seamless integration of payroll data with general ledger systems.
• Support year-end processes including T4 generation, reconciliations, and statutory reporting.
• Configure payroll systems to support earnings, deductions, tax setups, ROE codes, and GL mappings.
• Collaborate with clients to understand payroll needs and translate them into system specifications.

Skills and attributes for success

• We’re looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional client service.
• You’re someone who embraces change, seeks continuous improvement, and is committed to excellence in payroll operations.
• Stay current with payroll legislation and compliance requirements across jurisdictions.
• Provide training and documentation to clients and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Be familiar with HRIS or ERP systems integration.
• Have experience with payroll software such as ADP, UKG, Payworks, Workday, or Ceridian.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

Ideally, you’ll also

• Hold a payroll certification (e.g., PCP or CPM from the Canadian Payroll Association or equivalent).
• Be bilingual (English/French) – an asset.

What we look for

• Eagerness to learn, innovate, and thrive in the ever-evolving world of HR Transformation.

What we offer

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• • Toronto : $62,000 to $93,000
  • Ottawa : $58,500 to $88,500

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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Inclusiveness at EY 

Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world. 

Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity