Strategic Payroll & Benefits Specialist

AppDirect, Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AppDirect, Inc in Calgary, Canada, seeks a USA Benefits & Payroll Administrator to own end-to-end payroll and benefits for multiple US-based entities. You will ensure accurate wages, tax withholdings, and benefits administration while maintaining data integrity.

You will lead annual open enrollment, coordinate with vendors, and handle LOA compliance and payroll reporting. A multi-state, multi-entity background and tight confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in US payroll processing and benefits administration in a multi-state, multi-entity environment
• Strong knowledge of federal/state payroll tax regulations and benefits compliance including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and 401(k) administration
• Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms such as ADP, Paylocity, Gusto, Rippling or similar

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Payroll Administration for multiple US-based entities, including regular, off-cycle, and ad hoc payroll runs
• Manage full benefits lifecycle across US programs and multiple companies
• Administer leaves of absence in compliance with FMLA, ADA and state laws
• Ensure compliance filings and reporting for ACA, EEO-1, and state requirements
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll and benefits processes and collaborate with Finance, Legal, and People Operations

Skills

US payroll processing

Benefits administration

Excel proficiency

Privacy & confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

ADP

Paylocity

Gusto

Rippling

Job description

AppDirect, Inc in Calgary, Canada, seeks a USA Benefits & Payroll Administrator to own end-to-end payroll and benefits for multiple US-based entities. You will ensure accurate wages, tax withholdings, and benefits administration while maintaining data integrity.

You will lead annual open enrollment, coordinate with vendors, and handle LOA compliance and payroll reporting. A multi-state, multi-entity background and tight confidentiality are essential.