As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and farm animals around the world because we believe making animals' lives better, makes life better. Since 1954, we have provided solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to advance our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being. Position Title: Payroll Associate Position Type: FDE (12 months) Location: Charlottetown, PEI Position Description: The Canada Payroll Associate will be responsible for the ongoing administration of the company’s payroll processes for Canada. Responsibilities include ensuring payroll inputs are submitted per schedule established with Elanco’s external payroll partner and adhering to all necessary statutory requirements and controls. Functions, Duties, Tasks: In coordination with the Elanco Global Payroll Team, ensure Canada payroll processes are well documented. Submit all payroll inputs to Elanco’s third-party payroll partner accurately and on schedule. Maintain accurate payroll related employee data in Workday, Elanco’s HR system of record. Make recommendations to improve system and process efficiency, participate in testing efforts for system updates. Ensure issue related to Canada payroll are escalate to Elanco Global Payroll Team. Work with Elanco’s third-party payroll provider to made payroll system process improvements. Ensure third-party help desk support maintains accurate Canada payroll FAQs in order to accurately and timely respond to employee inquiries. Other duties as required. Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications): A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Human Resources is required. 5 years minimum experience managing payroll systems and procedures. A Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is preferred. Additional Preferences: Working knowledge of cloud computing systems and payroll principles. Experience in HR process design and execution. Strong expertise in reporting and analytics, including advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Heavy experience with payroll accounting. Verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Effective oral and written communication skills. Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status