Bilingual Payroll and Benefits Analyst

Role Overview

• Benefits administration and analysis
• Support the Benefits Manager in the administration of group insurance programs (health, dental, disability, life, etc.)
• Analyze benefits-related data, identify trends, and prepare regular and ad hoc reports for management
• Assist with annual benefits renewals, audits, and preparation of compliance reports
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits and complex issues, as needed
• Update employee profiles in Workday regarding administrative changes to benefits and pension/retirement coverage
• Partner with the HR Technology team to update eligibility rules and benefits configuration in Workday
• Work closely with benefits vendors to resolve employee issues or Workday integration problems
• Collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, year-end tasks, and statutory source withholdings
• Support payroll reconciliations, audits, and reporting
• Work with the HR Technology team to update payroll configuration in Workday (e.g., new payroll code requirements)
• Respond to employee inquiries on complex payroll matters, as required
• Help resolve integration issues between our payroll system and financial systems
• Extract, manipulate, and analyze HR, benefits, and payroll data from Workday
• Develop and maintain advanced models, dashboards, and reports for HR leadership in Excel
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in Workday and external benefits systems
• Work closely with the Director, Senior Manager, manager, and Payroll team to streamline processes and improve data-driven decision-making
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives as needed
• Support Workday implementation testing and required related updates

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in benefits administration, payroll, or HR analytics, preferably within a professional services environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, data visualization, etc.)
• Experience with Workday payroll and benefits modules
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Self-starter with the ability to identify and implement process improvements, manage unexpected situations, and overcome obstacles independently
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with sensitive information
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll and benefits legislation
• Bilingual in English and French, both written and spoken

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits from day one, including employer-paid group insurance coverage
• A wellness program and a technology expense allowance
• Competitive compensation, overtime pay, and generous time off, including a paid volunteer day and a birthday day off
• Opportunities for growth and professional development at all levels within a culture that encourages and values open feedback
• Frequent community involvement opportunities and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• A collaborative, cohesive culture where lawyers and business teams work together toward shared goals