People Operations & Payroll Specialist

Role Overview

The People Operations & Payroll Specialist will play a key role in delivering day-to-day People Operations programs and processes that support employees across the global workforce. The role will be responsible for payroll, benefits, employee programs, travel, and expenses, as well as HR administration.

What You Will Do

Independently process payroll, coordinate international payroll processing, process payroll changes, calculate and process employee commissions, and prepare and process termination and final pay requirements.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in People Operations, payroll, HR operations, or a combination of these areas, and will be highly proficient in Excel and comfortable working across HRIS, payroll, benefits, expense management, and finance systems.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in People Operations, payroll, HR operations, or a combination of these areas
• Hands-on experience independently processing Canadian payroll and a strong understanding of Canadian payroll requirements
• Experience processing or supporting US payroll and comfort in coordinating with international payroll providers
• Experience administering employee benefits and working directly with brokers, providers, and employees
• Payroll accounting, reconciliations, taxable benefits, employee expenses, deductions, and general accounting principles
• Payroll year-end requirements and statutory reporting in Canada and the US
• PCP designation or other relevant payroll certification considered an asset
• High proficiency in Excel and comfort working across HRIS, payroll, benefits, expense management, and finance systems
• Exceptional attention to detail and understanding of accuracy, confidentiality, and strong controls when working with employee and financial information

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Meaningful equity (ESOP)
• Extended healthcare benefits including dental, vision, LTD, and more from day one
• 4 weeks paid vacation per year + public holidays (+ 1 extra vacation day per year of service)
• 30 days remote work from anywhere
• Sport & wellness allowance
• Half-day Fridays during the summer
• Company provided Apple MacBook Pro and Mac gear