Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for U.S. and Canadian workforce
Calculate and process leave-related pay
Provide backup support for contractor payroll processing
Review and validate payroll inputs such as hours worked
Ensure accurate calculation and application of deductions each payroll cycle
Prepare and process Records of Employment for Canadian employees
Manage new state and provincial payroll tax registrations
Monitor payroll tax rules in the U.S. and Canada
Administer day-to-day benefits operations for U.S. and Canadian employees
Perform regular audits of benefits deductions, carrier invoices, and enrollment data
Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries in a timely manner

Requirements

5–6+ years of hands-on, end-to-end payroll experience covering both U.S. and Canadian employees
Direct experience administering benefits across the full lifecycle in the U.S.
Demonstrated experience calculating and processing leave-related pay for U.S. and Canadian employees
Strong working knowledge of multi-jurisdiction payroll and benefits regulations
Experience supporting a mid-to-large employee population (approximately 1,000+ employees)
Practical experience with retirement plans
Demonstrated ability to reconcile benefits invoices
Proficiency with modern cloud-based HRIS/payroll platforms
Strong Excel skills for reporting and reconciliations

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingleave-related pay calculationbenefits administrationpayroll tax registrationpayroll auditsbenefits deductions reconciliationretirement plans managementExcel reportingmulti-jurisdiction payroll knowledgeemployee benefits inquiries response

Soft Skills

timely communicationattention to detailproblem-solvingorganizational skillsinterpersonal skills