Payroll & Benefits Specialist US & Canada

McGregor Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist for the US and Canadian regions. This role involves managing payroll and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, and providing exceptional support to employees regarding their benefits choices. The position offers hybrid working conditions with a City of London office base.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in North American payroll and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll laws in the US and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Manage bi-weekly payroll for US and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Administer employee benefits programs for US and Canadian employees.
• Ensure timely filing of payroll taxes and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Payroll management

Benefits administration

Compliance

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client is a leader in its field in the financial services market and is looking for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist for their US and Canadian regions. You will have demonstrable experience in North American payroll and benefits administration and strong knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and regulations in the US and ideally Canada.

• Effective management and administration of bi-weekly payroll for US and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Calculate and process employee deductions, bonuses, and any overtime payments.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports and statements to employees and management.
• Ensure timely filing of payroll taxes and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in the US and Canada.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and other company-provided benefits for US and Canadian employees.
• Coordinate open enrolment processes and assist employees with benefits selection and enrolment.
• Manage benefits-related inquiries from employees and provide assistance with claim resolution.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, and Canadian benefits regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations in the US and Canada.
• Prepare and file required reports, such as quarterly and annual tax filings and benefits compliance reports.

Our client offers hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, City of London location.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.