Payroll Support Specialist , HR Systems

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

The Magna HR systems team is a fast-growing team meant to support day to day activities of Payroll and HR practitioners within our Canadian and US operations. This role is responsible for providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance for the Dayforce Time and Payroll modules.

Who we are looking for

• We are seeking a motivated Support Specialist to join our HRIS support team with a focus on configuration and support with Payroll & Time & Attendance in Dayforce, complemented by foundational knowledge of payroll processes and employee life cycles

In this role you will provide

• Advanced payroll configuration

  • Design & maintain complex payroll configurations

  • Ensure accurate calculations and legislative compliance across jurisdictions

• Teir 3 Issue resolution & root cause analysis

  • Work in collaboration with cross-functional teams

• General Ledger (GL) Mapping & Financial Integration

  • Configure and maintain payroll-to-GL mappings, cost allocations, and account structures

• Change Management & Payroll Enhancements

  • Lead configuration for new implementations, structural changes, and legislative updates

• Governance, Controls & Documentation

• Other Payroll related tasks based on business requirements

Your preferred qualifications

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, IT, or related field

• Experience: 3-5 years in an HR, payroll, or systems support role; Dayforce experience preferred

• Knowledge:

  • Payroll and payroll systems experience with strong knowledge of HR, time, and employee data operations.

  • Demonstrated critical thinking, root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and system configuration skills.

  • Experience with Dayforce and respective modules considered is an asset

• Technical Skills:

  •  HRIS System knowledge

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications, mainly Excel

  • Ability and eagerness to learn system configurations

  • PCP designation would be an asset

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Effective and professional communication and customer service abilities

  • Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to learning and issue resolution

  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, as well self-manage individual tasks

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.