Bilingual Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Jobgether; Canada; Remote; CAD 78.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work within Canada

Health and dental coverage for you and

RRSP program with employer contrib.

Profit-sharing opportunities

Tuition reimbursement and learning

Zusammenfassung

Partner Company in Canada is seeking a seasoned bilingual Payroll & Benefits Specialist to own national payroll operations across provinces, including Quebec. This remote role collaborates with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and HRIS data integrity.

You will manage multi-provincial payroll, ROEs, year-end reporting, and pension programs while supporting acquisitions and Total Rewards initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of Canadian payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll.
• Fluency in English and French, written and verbal.
• Experience with multi-provincial payroll legislation, including Quebec.
• Experience administering employee benefits and RRSP programs.
• Familiarity with BambooHR, UKG, or similar HRIS/payroll platforms.
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, reporting and data analysis.
• Experience supporting acquisitions and payroll integration is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Independently manage full-cycle, multi-provincial Canadian payroll for salaried, hourly, and commission-based employees, including Quebec.
• Process payroll changes, statutory deductions, remittances, ROEs, and year-end reporting.
• Maintain payroll controls, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate reconciliations with Finance.
• Administer group benefits, HSAs, and RRSP programs, including enrolments and terminations.
• Act as a primary contact for payroll and benefits inquiries, and support communications with providers.
• Maintain and support the organization’s HRIS platform and time/attendance processes.
• Administer compensation changes, bonuses, and profit-sharing payments; support salary reviews and Total Rewards.
• Prepare workforce reports, conduct data audits, and assist with payroll compliance reviews.
• Support payroll, benefits, and HRIS integration during acquisitions.

Jobbeschreibung

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Bilingual Payroll & Benefits Specialist based in Canada.

We are seeking an experienced bilingual payroll professional to take ownership of national payroll operations within a collaborative Human Resources team. This remote opportunity covers multi-provincial payroll administration, including Quebec, alongside employee benefits and retirement programs. The role also contributes to HRIS management, compensation administration, workforce reporting, and compliance activities. You will work closely with HR, Finance, employees, managers, and external providers to ensure accurate and consistent processes. As the organization grows, you will help strengthen payroll operations and improve the overall employee experience. The position offers opportunities to contribute to acquisition integration and broader HR initiatives while supporting employees across Canada.

Accountabilities:

• Independently manage full-cycle, multi-provincial Canadian payroll for salaried, hourly, and commission-based employees, including Quebec.

• Process payroll changes, statutory deductions, remittances, Records of Employment (ROEs), and year-end reporting while ensuring accuracy and legislative compliance.

• Maintain payroll controls, investigate and resolve discrepancies, coordinate payroll reconciliations with Finance, and support provincial reporting, including workers’ compensation requirements.

• Administer group benefits, Health Spending Accounts (HSAs), and RRSP programs, including employee enrolments, changes, contributions, and terminations.

• Act as a primary contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries, coordinate with providers on administration, reconciliations, renewals, and communications, and support leave, disability, and return-to-work arrangements.

• Maintain and support the organization’s HRIS platform, assist employees and managers with time and attendance, system access, and troubleshooting, and contribute to system enhancements and process improvements.

• Administer approved compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, and profit-sharing payments; support salary reviews, benchmarking, Total Rewards initiatives, and applicable pay equity requirements.

• Prepare workforce and compensation reports, conduct data audits, and assist with payroll compliance reviews.

• Support payroll, benefits, and HRIS integration during acquisitions by reviewing employee compensation and entitlements, coordinating employee setup and program transitions, and collaborating with HR, Finance, and external partners.

• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Fluency in both English and French, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• At least 5 years of Canadian payroll experience, including independent management of full-cycle payroll.

• Strong knowledge of multi-provincial payroll legislation and requirements, with direct Quebec payroll experience required.

• Experience administering employee benefits, RRSP programs, and employee entitlements.

• Familiarity with BambooHR, UKG, or comparable payroll, time and attendance, or HRIS platforms.

• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation is preferred.

• Strong Excel skills, with experience in reporting, data analysis, and maintaining accurate records.

• Experience with payroll compliance, compensation administration, or HRIS process improvements.

• Excellent attention to detail, discretion when handling confidential information, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• Experience supporting acquisitions and payroll integration is considered an asset.

Benefits:

• Annual salary of CAD $78,000–$85,000.

• Full-time, remote position within Canada, with periodic attendance at the closest office as required for business needs and team collaboration.

• Comprehensive employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees and their families.

• Health and wellness spending support, offering flexibility for individual wellbeing needs.

• RRSP program with increasing employer contributions and long-service rewards.

• Profit-sharing opportunities.

• Tuition reimbursement and learning and career development opportunities.

• Paid holiday shutdown during the holiday season.

• Summer Fridays, allowing employees to start their summer weekends earlier.

• Collaborative, people-first working environment focused on teamwork, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.

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