Payroll Specialist

Job Summary

To support payroll, benefits, and retirement operations for U.S. and Canadian employees, the remote Payroll Specialist will manage assigned payroll activities, resolve discrepancies, and assist with compliance and benefits administration while working Pacific Time business hours.

Key responsibilities

• Process biweekly and semimonthly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees across multiple jurisdictions
• Review payroll notices, maintain accurate records, and respond to employee inquiries regarding pay and deductions
• Prepare 401(k) contribution files and support annual audits through data compilation and record preparation

Required qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on payroll experience, including multistate U.S. and multiprovince Canadian payroll
• Knowledge of U.S. state paid family and medical leave and Canadian employee benefits
• Experience with 401(k) contributions, funding coordination, and annual audits
• Strong Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables
• Payroll certification such as FPC, CPP, or Canadian Payroll Compliance Professional designation is an asset