North America Payroll Specialist — Precision & Compliance

BMT; United States; In loco; USD 55.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

BMT is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage North America payroll from Houston, TX. You will process US and Canadian payroll, ensure tax compliance, and maintain data accuracy for timely payments to employees.

The role reports to the People Director and collaborates across teams on benefits, timekeeping, and year-end filings. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll experience in NA, with ADP Workforce Now familiarity, strong Excel skills, and a customer-focused mindset to support a

Competenze

• 3 to 5 years of payroll experience, including Canada and United States.
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and reporting.
• Solid understanding of Canadian and US payroll legislation, taxation, and compliance requirements.
• Payroll certification (e.g., PCP) or working towards is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with time and attendance systems, including timesheet management.
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations, migrations, or enhancements is an asset.
• Experience in an engineering, consulting, or project-based environment is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills, with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Mansioni

• Payroll Processing and Administration
• - Process end to end payroll for Canadian and US employees on a biweekly / semi monthly basis
• - Ensure all earnings, deductions, and statutory remittances are calculated accurately
• - Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity within payroll systems
• - Coordinate payroll changes including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and benefits updates
• Time and Attendance
• - Administer time and attendance processes, including timesheet submission, review, and approval workflows
• - Validate employee hours, overtime, and project coding for accuracy and completeness
• - Partner with managers to resolve timesheet discrepancies in a timely manner
• - Ensure alignment between approved timesheets and payroll processing timelines
• - Support continuous improvement of time tracking processes and system utilization
• Compliance and Reporting
• - Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and state payroll legislation
• - Prepare and reconcile statutory filings including CRA, IRS, and relevant state agencies
• - Manage year end processes including T4, RL1, W2, and related filings
• - Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and analysis
• Benefits and Deductions Administration
• - Administer employee benefits programs including enrolments, changes, and deductions
• - Reconcile benefit invoices and work closely with vendors
• - Ensure accurate processing of RRSP, and 401k contributions
• Reconciliation and Controls
• - Perform regular payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• - Partner with Finance to ensure alignment between payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting
• - Maintain strong internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvements
• Employee Support
• - Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• - Provide guidance on payroll related matters including deductions, taxation, and benefit impacts

Conoscenze

Payroll experience

ADP Workforce Now

US & Canada payroll

Payroll certification PCP

Excel

Time & attendance

Payroll implementations

Engineering/consulting background

Strumenti

ADP Workforce Now

Descrizione del lavoro

BMT is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage North America payroll from Houston, TX. You will process US and Canadian payroll, ensure tax compliance, and maintain data accuracy for timely payments to employees.

The role reports to the People Director and collaborates across teams on benefits, timekeeping, and year-end filings. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll experience in NA, with ADP Workforce Now familiarity, strong Excel skills, and a customer-focused mindset to support a