Why join us?

Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 600,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. Our culture is truly one of a kind. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Analyst will deliver exceptional customer service to business groups and process biweekly/monthly payroll for salary and hourly employees and contribute to the yearend cycle and internal reporting requirements.

Accountabilities:

• Support the payroll team by managing and supporting the day-to-day payroll processes through the manipulation and validation of incoming data, organization and submission of payroll entries to ensure error-free payroll processing aligned to statutory compliance and internal policies through data entry, mass uploads, time system inquiries, payroll processing jobs and maintaining required authorizations and documents
• Review, analyze, and reconcile payroll and other payroll related data according to established timelines, standards, and procedures and calculate retroactive data as required and identify any payment or data errors
• Ensure employees are receiving their payments on schedule by working to the tight deadlines and effectively managing your time to meet our SLA’s
• Handle complex and/or sensitive payroll requests and issues by providing exceptional customer service to both the customer and its employees using Workday case management
• Monitor and maintain accuracy of employee deductions, garnishments, and benefit enrollments.
• Assist the broader payroll team, as needed, on special projects or payroll processing for vacation coverage

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of payroll experience, including in-depth knowledge of Dayforce Payroll module
• Working knowledge of Workday
• Bachelor’s degree, with PCP Certification preferred
• Sound knowledge of Canadian payroll taxes and calculations for the various tax implications
• Exposure to global payroll processing
• Trained eye for detail and accuracy to consistently deliver error-free work
• Exceptional time management skills as proper prioritization, communication and multi-tasking various projects under pressure will drive the Analyst’s success in their role due to tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be self-starter, well organized, seek development opportunities and able to work independently
• A sense of urgency in solving customer requests to ensure timely resolution and an ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlines is required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, etc.)
• Experience with EDI file feeds for payroll/benefits

Our story:

Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $128.6 CAD billion in net assets as of December 31, 2023. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe – serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.

OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.