Payroll Specialist

RGA; Canada; Remote; CAD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

RGA, a leading global reinsurance company, seeks a Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll processing and compliance for Canada and Mexico. The role requires expertise in payroll regulations and significant experience, with responsibilities including managing employee inquiries and reporting. Join a collaborative environment that promotes career growth and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Annual bonus plan

Long-term equity incentives

Career growth potential

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in payroll processing.
• Bilingual in English and French preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations in Canada and Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and ensure compliance with regulations for Canada and Mexico.
• Serve as first point of contact for employee payroll inquiries.
• Assist in entering changes and processing one-time payments.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Compliance

Data Importing

Employee Inquiries

Analytical Skills

Tools

Workday HCM

Desjardins Payroll System

Job description

You desire impactful work.

You’re RGA ready

RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 500 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

Under limited supervision, the payroll specialist plays a critical role in delivering an accurate and efficient payroll process that complies with applicable regulations. This includes payroll processing, record keeping, reconciliation, compliance, and analysis activities. The role involves responding to employee inquiries regarding payroll, supporting and maintaining the payroll system, and providing payroll expertise on departmental and cross-functional projects.

Principle Duties

• Import data integrations between Workday and the payroll system. Review and import time data. Verify accuracy and pay implications of imported data.
• Enter direct deposit changes.
• Calculate and enter long-term incentive compensation (stock payroll data), benefits data, and other items from departments.
• Verify new hires, terminations, and additional information imported into the payroll system. Process first and final paychecks for new hires and terminations accurately.
• Assist in entering top-up payments for employees on leave of absence.
• Process bonuses, tuition reimbursements, industry awards, and other one-time payments.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee payroll inquiries.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports and funding requests.
• Assist with special projects, audits, year-end processes, and other tasks as assigned.
• Understand and implement payroll laws within Canada and Mexico.
• Support the advancement of payroll processes to align with the Global Payroll Policy.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in payroll processing.
• Experience with payroll systems (Desjardins preferred) and Workday HCM.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations in Canada and Mexico.
• Bilingual in English and French preferred.

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What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge and experience with diverse colleagues worldwide.
• Work in a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and pioneering ideas.
• Join the innovative team at RGA with vast career growth potential.

Compensation Range:

$68,200.00 - $85,250.00 annually

Base pay varies based on knowledge, skills, experience, and location. RGA offers an annual bonus plan, and some roles are eligible for long-term equity incentives. We also provide comprehensive health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.