Workday Payroll Technical Analyst

Your Team Responsibilities

The Workday Payroll Consultant will partner closely with HR, Payroll Operations, Finance, and HR Technology teams to provide technical expertise across the Workday Payroll platform. This role involves collaborating with system analysts and project managers to design, configure, and support payroll solutions that align with business requirements, regulatory obligations, and enterprise technology standards, while enhancing system reliability and employee experience.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday Payroll system to ensure seamless payroll processing across the organization.
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends, propose improvements, and implement necessary adjustments in partnership with HR and finance departments.
• Ensure compliance with all government regulations, including tax and labor legislation, and stay current with payroll-related legal updates.
• Provide expert guidance and support to internal teams and employees on payroll processes, policies, and inquiries.
• Participate in payroll audits and assist in resolving discrepancies by performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead training sessions for HR staff and end-users on payroll system functionalities, updates, and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of payroll operations.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Extensive experience in Workday Payroll configuration and implementation, with proven results in optimizing payroll operations. Strong understanding of Canadian payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in payroll processing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex payroll concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in project management, including leading initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting, utilizing Workday tools to generate insights and drive improvements.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service and building relationships within the organization.

About MSCI

What we offer you

• Salary range: $79,000 – $124,000 CAD per year, plus eligibility for an annual bonus
• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, AI Learning Center , LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our vision – to power better decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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