This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Payroll Specialist in United States.
This role is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations across U.S. and Canadian entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You will handle complex payroll calculations, benefit deductions, equity administration, and year-end processes, while serving as a key liaison with PEO partners. The position requires collaboration with People and Finance teams to implement SOX-compliant processes and support audits. The ideal candidate combines meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and proactive problem-solving. You will also contribute to process improvements and system enhancements to scale global payroll operations. This is a highly visible and critical role within a fast-growing, remote-first organization, where innovation, efficiency, and confidentiality are paramount.
Accountabilities
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
This role is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations across U.S. and Canadian entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You will handle complex payroll calculations, benefit deductions, equity administration, and year-end processes, while serving as a key liaison with PEO partners. The position requires collaboration with People and Finance teams to implement SOX-compliant processes and support audits. The ideal candidate combines meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and proactive problem-solving. You will also contribute to process improvements and system enhancements to scale global payroll operations. This is a highly visible and critical role within a fast-growing, remote-first organization, where innovation, efficiency, and confidentiality are paramount.
Accountabilities
- Administer payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees, including semi-monthly payroll, ad hoc payments, terminations, and severance.
- Calculate wages, deductions, vacation accruals, and other payroll-related amounts accurately.
- Manage year-end payroll processes and prepare tax documents such as W-2s and T4s.
- Administer payroll components of benefits programs, including RRSP, 401(k), equity plans, and taxable benefits.
- Serve as the primary contact for PEO partners, ensuring data accuracy, issue resolution, and compliance.
- Collaborate with People and Finance teams to implement SOX-compliant payroll processes, controls, and reporting.
- Prepare payroll reports, journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses to support month-end and year-end close.
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and explanations as needed.
- Contribute to payroll process improvements, system implementations, and special projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Payroll Certification (PCP or PCM) required.
- 5+ years of progressive payroll experience covering U.S. and Canadian payroll operations.
- 3+ years of experience managing payroll-related benefits including RRSP/401(k), equity, and taxable benefits.
- Demonstrated experience performing complex payroll calculations, including retroactive payments, accruals, terminations, and prorations.
- Experience working with PEO environments (TriNet preferred) and payroll systems such as ADP WorkForceNow; system implementation experience is a plus.
- Strong experience supporting payroll audits, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of urgency, proactivity, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Remote-first flexibility with choice of work hours.
- Unlimited PTO, company-wide recharge days, and annual team offsites.
- Weekly meal credits and travel discounts.
- Generous parental leave and flexible return-to-work plans.
- Competitive salary, equity options, and comprehensive benefits starting day one.
- Wellness budgets, personal development funds, and team-level learning resources.
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.