Payroll Specialist

Job Summary

Supporting payroll, benefits, and retirement operations for U.S. and Canadian employees, the remote Payroll Specialist will manage payroll execution, compliance, and benefits administration while working Pacific Time business hours year-round.

Key responsibilities

• Process biweekly and semimonthly payrolls, validate timecards, and reconcile payroll registers
• Review payroll notices, maintain accurate records, and respond to employee inquiries regarding pay and deductions
• Calculate benefits and leave pay, support benefits administration, and prepare 401(k) contribution files for audits

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 leave and Canadian employee benefits
• Experience with 401(k) processes, including contribution files and annual audits
• Strong Excel skills, including lookups and data reconciliation
• Payroll certification, such as FPC, CPP, or Canadian Payroll Compliance Professional designation is an asset