Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Role Overview

• Manage payroll processing activities for employees across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
• Support payroll reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payroll-related issues
• Coordinate employee onboarding, offboarding, and employment changes within payroll, benefits, and retirement systems
• Maintain payroll records, including compensation updates, benefit elections, deductions, organizational changes, and employee data updates
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and pay administration processes
• Support year-end payroll activities and compliance requirements across global regions
• Assist with general ledger reconciliations, vacation accruals, and payroll reporting activities
• Monitor regulatory, tax, and legislative updates that may impact payroll and benefits administration

Requirements

• Experience processing Canadian and U.S. payroll within a multi-entity, multi-region, or complex business environment
• Payroll certification or equivalent payroll administration experience
• Experience using payroll systems such as UKG, Workday, CloudPay, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and work with large volumes of payroll data
• Advanced Excel skills, including functions such as Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs (or equivalent lookup and reporting functions)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential employee information appropriately
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
• Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field

Benefits

• Health & Wellness — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, tailored to your local needs
• Time Off — PTO and public holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most
• Volunteer Days — Dedicated time to give back and support the communities that matter to you
• Ignite Days — Dedicated learning days to support continuous growth, skill development, and professional learning
• Financial — Compensation that reflects your market and your value
• Tuition Assistance — Invest in your growth with support for continuing education and professional development
• Flexibility — Work where you thrive — remote and hybrid options available across most regions