Payroll Analyst - (Term Position)

Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 50 years.  Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.

Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.

The company’s state-of-the-art fleet consists of 14 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite.  For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Analyst will be responsible for processing salary and hourly payroll, preparing standard and customized reports, conducting detailed analyses and preparing reconciliations and remittances for third parties and multiple government agencies. This would be an excellent opportunity for someone earlier in their career given the scope and various jurisdictions you will be learning about.

Main Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for approximately 600 employees in a non-unionized environment across numerous foreign jurisdictions/currencies and numerous pay cycles
• Process all payroll changes (new hires, terminations, adjustments)
• Prepare payroll reports and analytics
• Review all input, transactions, and deposits for completeness and correctness
• Act as point of contact for employees regarding payroll queries
• Process remittances and various payroll administration
• Respond to a wide range of ad-hoc information requests
• Ensure company's compliance with internal and external requirements
• Provide support to other HR functions, as required

Education and Experience Required:

• College diploma ideally in Business or Human Resources
• Ideally 4 years of directly related work experience
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) and/or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designations would be assets
• Exposure to Dayforce and Workday systems would be an asset
• Current on prevailing payroll legislation in all pertinent jurisdictions with an eye to continuous learning of same
• Good understanding of financial concepts and facility working with numbers

Additional Skills and Assets:

• Solid analytical experience and problem-solving skills combined with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, handle conflict and manage stressful situations
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation, flexibility and ability to manage shifting priorities
• Advanced technical and reporting skills
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and Human Resources Information Systems with Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Knowledge of Dayforce and Workday is an asset for this role  
• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset for this role.

Resource must be eligible to obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Clearance for this role.

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At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace.   We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process.   All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly.  We will work with you to meet your needs.   All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.