[Wattpad] HR Operations Associate (Canada)

Wattpad; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wattpad is seeking an HR Operations professional in Toronto. The successful candidate will manage payroll processing and benefits administration with a focus on compliance and data analysis. Enjoy a remote-friendly work environment, comprehensive health benefits, and career development opportunities within a top-tier organization.

Benefits

Health benefits fully covered

Generous vacation and parental leave top-up

Corporate discount for gym membership

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HR operations, payroll, benefits administration, or compensation support.
• Working knowledge of US and Canadian payroll and benefit regulations.
• Experience with ADP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accurate payroll processing for US and Canadian employees.
• Enroll new hires in extended health plans and retirement savings plans.
• Conduct data analysis related to payroll and benefits.

Skills

Data analysis

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Google Sheets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

ADP

Job description

Employer Industry: Digital Storytelling and Entertainment

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary range of $60,000 - $70,000 CAD
- Health benefits fully covered by the employer
- Career development opportunities with mentorship support
- Generous vacation and parental leave top-up
- Corporate discount for gym membership for you and your family
- Remote-friendly work environment with options to work from beautiful offices in downtown Toronto or Halifax

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Assist in accurate payroll processing for US and Canadian employees while ensuring compliance with federal and provincial payroll regulations
- Enroll new hires and eligible employees in extended health plans and retirement savings plans
- Manage fringe benefit submissions and reimbursement workflows in accordance with Canadian tax regulations
- Reconcile health insurance claims and manage invoice submissions related to benefits administration
- Conduct data analysis related to payroll, benefits, and total rewards to support reporting and decision-making

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in HR operations, payroll, benefits administration, or compensation support, ideally within Canadian business environments
- Working knowledge of US and Canadian payroll and benefit regulations
- Experience with HRIS and payroll systems, with ADP strongly preferred
- Strong data analysis skills, including proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with Total Rewards and compensation planning/administration is highly desirable
- Fluency in Korean to support communication with global teams

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