[Hiring] Payroll Specialist @StackAdapt

Role Description

Own and process end-to-end Canadian payroll across multiple provinces, ensuring accurate and timely payments in accordance with established payroll schedules.

• Review and validate payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, commissions, leaves of absence, vacation payouts, and other earnings and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial payroll legislation, including income tax, CPP, EI, and employer payroll taxes.
• Manage statutory remittances, garnishments, and other required deductions and filings, including year-end activities such as T4 preparation and distribution.
• Reconcile payroll registers, liabilities, and general ledger entries, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate payroll records and audit documentation in accordance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Partner with People Experience, Finance, external payroll providers, and employees to resolve payroll issues, respond to inquiries, and ensure payroll data is accurate and up to date across systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency through automation and system enhancements.
• Support payroll projects as needed, including system implementations, integrations, testing, and process documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of multi-province Canadian payroll processing experience.
• Working knowledge of CRA regulations, provincial payroll requirements, statutory deductions, remittances, and year-end processes.
• Experience with payroll and HRIS platforms, such as ADP Workforcenow, UKG, Rippling or similar systems.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement, and supporting payroll projects.

Requirements

• The compensation range listed for this role reflects the expected base salary for candidates located in the posting country based on a global rate.
• This range represents base salary only. Depending on the role, candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Factors influencing final compensation include the candidate's specific experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, and relevant education, licensure, and certifications.
• Other business factors, such as organizational needs and budget alignment, may also be considered in the final offer.
• Base Salary Band: $52,000 — $71,500 CAD

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Retirement/401K/Pension Savings globally
• Competitive Paid time off packages including birthdays off!
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
• Health benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• An awesome parental leave program
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Our social and team events!