Payroll Manager New London, Ontario

Digital Extremes; London; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game development studio in Ontario, Canada is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll for Canadian and US employees. This role involves ensuring timely processing, compliance with relevant legislation, and mentorship of the payroll team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of payroll management experience, proficiency in Dayforce, and strong organizational skills. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus opportunities

Excellent benefits and paid time off

Matching RRSP or Simple IRA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career support and professional development

Work-life balance wellness subsidies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll management.
• Experience with both Canadian and US payroll is strongly preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure accuracy of bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Prepare and review payroll filings including T4s, W2s.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR on policies and processes.

Skills

Payroll legislation knowledge

Payroll management experience

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Post-secondary degree in Payroll, HR, Business

Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Digital Extremes is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Payroll Manager on a 1-year contract to oversee all aspects of payroll for our Canadian and US employees. You will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and company policies. The ideal candidate is a highly organized self-starter with exceptional attention to detail. You will leverage your experience to adapt and evolve with the needs of our rapidly growing company across multiple jurisdictions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and ensure accuracy of bi-weekly payroll processing for all Canadian and US employees including the preparation of necessary reports and administration of bonuses, share-based compensation, RRSP and SIMPLE IRA contributions, and other taxable benefits.
• Prepare and review periodic payroll filings including T4s, W2s, EHT, worker’s compensation return, and others in Canada and the US.
• Review and record journal entries and perform monthly reporting and account reconciliations between payroll and the general ledger.
• Validate source deductions and address any discrepancies, including reconciliations of payments, government filings and balances.
• Maintain and safeguard payroll records in an organized manner, ensuring complete and accurate documentation.
• Ensure payroll practices and policies are compliant with applicable laws and regulations across multiple provinces and states.
• Monitor and advise management of any relevant changes to legislation along with a recommended course of action to maintain compliance.
• Evaluate workflows and implement continuous improvements to streamline processes and improve documentation and controls.
• Collaborate with Finance and Human Resources to interpret, implement and enforce internal policies and processes.
• Register for payroll accounts in new jurisdictions as required, ensuring benefits and tax deductions are consistent with jurisdictional requirements and laws.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to the payroll team.
• Resolve escalations for payroll issues and ensure timely remediation of issues.
• Manage setup and maintenance of the payroll system (Dayforce).
• Assist with audits, ad-hoc projects, and reporting as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Post-secondary degree or diploma with a focus on Payroll, Human Resources, Business or related field.

Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation required; Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) is a strong asset.

Excellent knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements. Experience with both Canadian and US payroll is strongly preferred.

5+ years of experience in payroll management.

Experience with Dayforce or similar systems.

Experience with payroll accounting and journal entries.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel with a demonstrated ability to prepare detailed reports, as well as evaluate and summarize data.

Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

Superior organizational and problem solving skills.

A dedicated, proactive individual with a positive attitude and a growth mindset for continuous improvement.

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people.

Ability to work independently with a strong sense of urgency, without sacrificing quality.

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector, BioShock for the PlayStation3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe , boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X / S, Nintendo Switch, and iOS. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipatedSoulframe , an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!

The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include :

Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities

Excellent benefits and paid time off

Matching RRSP or Simple IRA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Virtual access to Dialogue or Guardian, our mental wellness and healthcare services app

Professional development and career support

Work-life balance wellness subsidies

Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE

Employee events and team building exercises

Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

JOIN US

Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.

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