Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Better Collective
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Toronto • Canada
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About the role
- Own the end-to-end bi-weekly payroll cycles for North America, ensuring everything runs smoothly and accurately.
- Lead engaging benefits sessions for new hires and support the annual renewal and Open Enrollment experience.
- Oversee local taxation setups, manage 401(k) and IRS/DOL audits, and prepare essential government filings.
- Maintain absolute accuracy between our HRIS (Sage) and our payroll software (ADP).
- Support HR processes (onboarding, offboarding, changes) for our LatAm and North American teams.
- Identify and implement process efficiencies to enhance the People Ops function.
Requirements
- 3+ years in a People Ops or HR role with a heavy focus on US & Canada payroll and benefits.
- Proficiency with ADP, HRIS systems (Sage), and Google Suite.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and provincial payroll regulations and tax laws.
- Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost integrity.
- Willingness to work on general People Operational tasks outside of just payroll and benefits.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll managementbenefits administrationtax complianceHRIS managementprocess efficiencygovernment filings401(k) managementIRS auditsDOL auditsonboarding
Soft Skills
communicationintegrityleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationadaptabilityengagementconfidentiality