Senior Specialist, Payroll

Travel is not just about the destination; it's about every memory made along the way. We are dedicated to shaping the future of travel by partnering with 250+ airline, hospitality, cruise, passenger rail, and financial services companies to create new, meaningful revenue streams through incredible customer experiences. Rooted in our core values of being ambitious, innovative, and collaborative, we are driven to continuously raise the bar, exceed expectations, and bring out the best in everyone, fostering a culture where we believe we are better together, working towards an extraordinary future in travel. Come help us transform everyday travel into extraordinary experiences.

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced and dynamic Senior Payroll Specialist to join our global payroll function at Plusgrade. The Senior Payroll Specialist will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the Company's global payrolls, including but not limited to Canada, US, UK, Singapore, UAE, Israel, as well as payrolls for EOR employees. This role requires a deep understanding of payroll principles, payroll compliance and payroll controls. You possess strong prioritization and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail; you take true ownership to see through and deliver consistent quality results in a fast-paced environment. You are also an effective communicator, who works well with various internal and external stakeholders including third party vendors and government agencies. You have an eye for continuous improvement, who takes initiatives to not only complete tasks well but also question the why's to learn the knowledge and look for better ways to operate. You have keen interest in utilizing technology and automation to implement solutions and add efficiencies to the payroll function.

Reporting to the Director, Payroll, this role will be responsible for the following:

-Process payroll accurately and on time for all countries including but not limited to Canada, US, UK, Singapore, UAE, Israel, and EOR employees via various vendors/systems

-Review and audit payroll processing results per the defined audit requirement, SOX knowledge is an asset

-Conduct post payroll activities including but not limited to payroll reports, payroll funding, reconciliation, reporting and remittances

-Act as the primary contact for the global payroll function both internally and externally, and respond to inquiries and requests within SLA and provide quality payroll services

-Act as the subject matter expert, review and resolve complex payroll issues, collaborate and support with cross-function issue resolutions

-Monitor and ensure compliance with complex and changing payroll regulations in all countries serviced and ensure all regulatory obligations are met

-Participate the implementation and enhancement of payroll system and the related integrations

-Process pay period and periodic payroll journal entries, conduct month-end payroll balance sheet accounts reconciliations to ensure that all balances in the GL are reasonable, complete and accurate.

-Track and reconcile payroll related tax remittances and confirm accuracy on tax payments and reporting

-Conduct year end activities and ensure year-end requirements across the globe are completed timely

-Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.

-Assist with special projects and audits as needed.

-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

-Payroll Certification (CPP, PCP or CPM) or working towards one

-5 to 7 years' experience in a multi-jurisdictional payroll setting, a full cycle payroll experience is preferred

-Deep understanding of payroll principles and compliance, with jurisdictional knowledge of various jurisdictions (e.g. Ontario, Quebec, New York, etc.)

-Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with strong accounting knowledge and experience in payroll journal and accounts reconciliation

-Seasoned Payroll technology capability, or strong interest in developing payroll technical skills including but not limited to advanced Excel skills (Lookups, Macro, Query, VBA, etc.), AI, etc.

-Highly resourceful with strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills including the capacity to perform detailed analysis while understanding the broader context and implications

-Proficient communication and interpersonal skills with ability to present analytics and proposals

-Able to work independently and within cross-functional teams, managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

-Bilingual in French is a plus

🏦 RRSP/401(k) Matching

🏥 Comprehensive Health Plans

📅 Flexible Paid Time Off

✈️ Travel Experience Credit

🧘 Annual Wellness Credit

🥗 Team Events and Monthly Lunches

💻 Home Office/Commuter Credit

🌅 Work From Anywhere Program

🍼 Parental Leave Top Up

🌍 Adventure Pass

Plusgrade is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of gender identity or expression, race, ethnic origin, creed, place of origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law. Upon request, we will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

We believe in diversity and inclusivity and that is why our interview process is designed for a positive candidate experience and to ensure every candidate is evaluated equally. All applications will be reviewed by our Talent Team and the successful candidate(s) will go through the following recruitment process:

• Recruiter Phone Interview

• Hiring Manager Interview

• Take-home Assessment or remote coding exercise (if applicable)

• Team Interview

All candidates will be provided with feedback regardless if they pass or didn't pass any of our interview stages. All your information will be kept confidential.