Senior Specialist, Payroll

Summary

Join Wealthsimple, Canada's largest fintech company, as a Senior Specialist, Payroll! Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will oversee end-to-end payroll processes for Canada and the US, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You will review payroll transactions, collaborate with specialists to streamline workflows, build relationships with payroll providers, and respond to inquiries. This role requires strong payroll expertise, compliance knowledge, and exceptional communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Payroll certification (PCP or PLP)
• 7+ years of payroll experience, including multi-province (Quebec) and US payroll, with experience reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of others’ work
• A strong understanding of payroll compliance and legislation across Canada and the US
• Proven initiative and accountability for delivering high-quality work, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll matters clearly and concisely

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee the end-to-end payroll process, including onboarding, status changes, leave management (e.g., pregnancy, parental, and disability), and offboarding, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Serve as a point of escalation for more complex payroll transactions, providing advice on best practices and resolving issues efficiently
• Collaborate with the Payroll Specialists and HR Operation Specialists to streamline workflows, ensuring smooth information flow and accurate data in our HRIS (Workday)
• Build strong relationships with payroll providers, troubleshooting issues like amending ROEs, handling special pay runs, and resolving time-sensitive payroll matters
• Respond to CRA or IRS inquiries, and other payroll partners
• Support payroll-related aspects of group benefits and retirement programs (GRSP and 401K) ensuring accurate deductions, contributions, and compliance
• Provide the business with payroll expertise and support on ongoing projects

Benefits

• Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance
• Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple Work
• 20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days
• Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets respectively
• 90 days away program: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year
• A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)
• Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year