Dayforce Payroll Specialist

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities

• $80,000 to $85,000/year
• Ability to work remotely
• Systems Integration experience (Preferred)
• Process end-to-end payroll using Ceridian Dayforce, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, provincial/state, and local regulations.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, leaves, status changes, and compensation updates.
• Review and reconcile payroll data, earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits.
• Complete payroll audits and identify discrepancies, recommending and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit year-end reporting such as T4s, W-2s, ROEs, and other statutory filings as applicable.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Dayforce modules, including Payroll, Workforce Management, and Time & Attendance.
• Assist employees and managers with payroll-related questions and troubleshoot Dayforce issues.
• Support configuration updates, testing, and enhancements within Dayforce.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure smooth integration of payroll processes.
• Maintain strong knowledge of employment standards, payroll legislation, and internal policies.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting