Payroll Specialist ensuring smooth payroll operations for Canadian and US entities at Wealthsimple. Managing end-to-end payroll processes and compliance for employee compensation.
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end semi-monthly payroll process for our Canadian and US entities
Contribute to the successful completion of the full year-end reporting cycle (T4s, RL-1s, W-2s, T2200s)
Act as a knowledgeable resource for employees. You’ll answer questions regarding pay statements, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions
Help manage statutory requirements, including provincial/state tax filings, EHT, Workers’ Comp, and relevant US state filings as needed
Perform regular audits of payroll data to maintain our high standards for compliance and internal controls
Requirements
3-5+ years of full-cycle multi-province Canadian experience, including Quebec (experience with US payroll would be an asset)
Significant hands-on experience with Workday Payroll is a must
You enjoy working in a small, tight-knit team where knowledge-sharing and collaboration are the norms
You love a good reconciliation and have a knack for spotting patterns or errors in large datasets
You understand how standard benefit plans (RRSPs, 401ks, Health/Dental) work from a payroll perspective and can explain taxable benefits to employees with ease
You can translate complex tax or payroll concepts into simple terms
Benefits
Top-tier health benefits and life insurance
Long-term group savings with employer match, through Wealthsimple for Business
20 vacation days, 4 wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days per year
90 days away: work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year
Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS
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