Bilingual Analyst, Benefits & Payroll

McCarthy Tetrault LLP

  • Montréal, QC
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 1 mois
Job Description:McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have earned the distinction of one of for the thirteenth consecutive year in 2025. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.Bilingualism is required as this is a collaborative role at the national level and the candidate will be handling and following up on various requests from clients and third parties who only understand and communicate in English. This position also requires the candidate to be able to interact seamlessly with colleagues in our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. As we estimate that more than 60% of the work required for this position must be performed in English, and in order to ensure that the employee in this position can perform their duties autonomously and effectively, candidates for this position must be able to communicate appropriately in French and English both orally and in writing.We are recruiting for a Bilingual Analyst, Benefits & Payroll to join our team in our office. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3+ years of experience in benefits administration, payroll, and/or HR analytics, preferably in a professional services environment and will be responsible for providing critical support to our Total Rewards team, focusing on benefits administration, payroll analytics, and advanced reporting using Workday and Excel. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.As a Bilingual Analyst, Benefits & Payroll , you will be:Benefits Administration & Analysis
  • Supporting the Benefits Manager in the administration of group benefits programs (health, dental, disability, life, etc.).
  • Analyzing benefits data, identifying trends, and preparing regular and ad hoc reports for management.
  • Assisting with annual benefits renewals, audits, and compliance reporting.
  • Responding to employee inquiries regarding benefits escalated complex issues as needed.
  • Updating employee profiles in Workday related to administrative changes in benefit / retirement coverage.
  • Partnering with the HR Technology team for updates to benefit eligibility and configuration in Workday.
  • Working with benefit vendors to resolve employee inquiries or Workday integration issues.
Payroll Support
  • Collaborating with payroll to ensure accurate and timely payroll, year-end and other statutory remittance processing.
  • Assisting with payroll reconciliations, audits, and reporting.
  • Partnering with the HR Technology team for updates to payroll configuration (such as new pay code requirements) in Workday.
  • Responding to employee inquiries regarding payroll escalated complex issues as needed.
  • Supporting the resolution of integration issues from our payroll system to our finance systems.
Reporting
  • Extracting, manipulating, and analyzing HR, benefits, and payroll data from Workday.
  • Developing and maintaining advanced Excel models, dashboards, and reports for HR leadership.
  • Ensuring data integrity and accuracy across Workday and external benefits systems.
Collaboration & Process Improvement
  • Working closely with the Director, Senior Manager, Manager, and payroll to streamline processes and improve data-driven decision making.
  • Participating in HR projects and initiatives as required.
  • Supporting Workday release testing and related updates required.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in benefits administration, payroll, and/or HR analytics, preferably in 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.
  • Demonstrates the qualities of a self-starter and the ability to take initiative to identify process improvements, manage issues, and resolve roadblocks independently.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of Canadian payroll and benefits legislation.
  • Bilingual (English and French), both spoken and written.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
  • Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
  • Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
  • A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
  • Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
How to Apply:We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

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