Senior Payroll Business Analyst

Title: Senior Payroll Business Analyst

Location: Canada, Remote

Department: Human_Resources

Job Description:

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Payroll Business Analyst on a contract basis for our HR Transformation implementation program. 

This position is a remote opportunity and can be based across Western Canada. 

Step into a high-impact role supporting an Oracle HCM implementation, where you’ll help drive payroll testing and system readiness from configuration through to deployment. You will work through ambiguous challenges, navigate multiple payroll areas, and contribute to practical solutions that improve how work gets done. With exciting variety across entities, you’ll play a key role in shaping and strengthening payroll processes. If you’re results-driven, a strong communicator, and possess an analytical mindset, we encourage you to apply! 

What you’ll do: 

• Support Oracle HCM implementation by leading payroll testing activities and validating system configurations 
• Execute end-to-end payroll test cycles, documenting results, maintaining scripts, and ensuring readiness for deployment 
• Ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing across all transactions, employee changes, and regulatory requirements 
• Collaborate with project partners and internal stakeholders to align system functionality with payroll business needs 
• Resolve payroll system discrepancies by investigating data issues, reconciliation variances, and integration errors  

Who you’ll work with: 
You will report to the Senior Manager, Payroll Services and will work closely with the program team and our in-house payroll team. This group is collaborative, curious, and focused on continuous improvement. 

Why it matters: 
​We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development. ​ 

Who you are: 
You are looking for a project-based role in Payroll Systems and: 

• Have 10+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, including involvement in payroll implementation projects. 
• Have strong knowledge of payroll processes in Oracle Cloud HCM. 
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in business (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered). 
• Possess a PCP designation. 

As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. 

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.   

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.