Payroll Specialist (Fixed Term)

D-Wave Quantum Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading quantum computing company as a Payroll Specialist in Burnaby. You will manage full-cycle payroll processes, ensuring compliance with regulations in Canada and the U.S. Your role involves payroll administration, benefit reconciliations, and collaboration with HR. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience with payroll systems. D-Wave offers competitive pay and a culture of innovation and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience processing Canadian and US payroll.
• Ability to perform complex payroll calculations with speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process U.S. and Canadian payroll accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and laws.
• Provide administration support for equity programs and benefits.

Skills

Payroll Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)

Tools

ADP

QTS

MS Excel

Job description

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS) ,a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our 5,000+ qubit AdvantageTMquantum computers, the world’s largest, are available on-premises or via the cloud, supported by 99.9% availability and uptime.More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our Advantage and Advantage2 systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more.

You can read more about our company and our innovations in the pages of The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, Inc.Magazine, Wired and across many white papers.

At D-Wave, we’re helping customers realize the value of quantum computing today and are shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow.

About the role

We have an exciting new fixed term role for a Payroll Specialist to join our Finance and Accounting department. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely process of full-cycle payrolls, benefit reconciliations, stock-based compensation, and month-end accounting.

What you'll do

• Processing U.S. and Canadian payroll in a timely fashion to ensure employees are paid on time and accurately. Analyze and verify documentation submitted for payment of employees while adhering to strict timelines and ensuring compliance with legislated regulation in the U.S. and Canada
• Manage payroll administration for new hires and employee status changes to ensure complete and accurate data changes
• Balance payroll based on year-end calendar and remit by defined due date
• Ability to calculate pay for multi-state/multi-province payroll and payroll taxes
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all payroll-related transactions such as Record of Employment (ROE’s), W2s, T4’s, terminations, etc.
• Provide administration support to D-Wave equity programs and benefits including enrollment, removal, etc.
• Process benefit reconciliations while identifying irregularities and inefficiencies
• Ensure SOX compliance and compliance with provincial/state wage and labour laws regarding payment
• Collaborate with HR and other departments when investigating or responding to queries regarding payroll
• Register state payroll tax withholding and U.I. accounts
• Prepare payroll related period-end and ad hoc journal entries, as required

About You

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)) certification ishighly desirable
• 3 or more years of experience processing Canadian and US payroll
• Experience using ADP and QTS payroll systems or similar software
• Knowledge of Federal, State/Provincial, and Local payroll policies and procedures
• Ability to perform complex payroll calculations with speed and accuracy
• Experience working with various payroll systems and the ability to utilize MS Excel effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to payroll information
• Strong communication and analytical skills

A D-Waver's DNA

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.

Inclusion:

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

The Fine Print:

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.