Global Payroll & Benefits Specialist

TL;DR

Global Payroll & Benefits Specialist: Manage global payroll cycles, benefits administration, and compliance for a diverse international workforce with an accent on accurate processing, employee support, and regulatory adherence. Focus on handling payroll changes, reconciling benefits billing, generating analytical reports, and implementing processes for new country expansions.

Location: Toronto, Canada (hybrid remote working environment)

Salary: CAD $63,394 - $99,112 annually

Company

hirify.global is a global digital bookseller providing eBooks, audiobooks, and eReaders to millions of users worldwide.

What you will do

• Own assigned global payroll cycles including new hires, terminations, and employee changes, while auditing others.
• Administer group benefits plans worldwide, process enrollments, amendments, and reconcile monthly billing.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll and benefits inquiries from employees, managers, and providers.
• Generate payroll reports for finance, analyze data for trends, and prepare metrics for management.
• Ensure compliance with global regulations, monitor legislative changes, and collaborate with tax/legal consultants.
• Support global expansion by implementing new country payrolls, expatriate changes, and process optimizations.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Payroll, HR, or equivalent, plus 2-4 years in payroll/benefits administration.
• Experience with global payroll or multi-jurisdictional benefits is a significant asset.
• Proficiency in payroll/HRIS systems like Ceridian Dayforce, ADP, Workday.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, macros).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with global mindset and regulatory knowledge.
• PCP certification complete or in progress is a strong asset.

Nice to have

• Demonstrated experience with global payroll processing.
• Understanding of diverse cultural and regulatory contexts.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hours and hybrid remote setup with Work From Anywhere for up to 3 months.
• Full benefits from day one, unlimited sick days, 3% RRSP matching, maternity/paternity top-up.
• Subsidized lunches, paid volunteer days, lifestyle spending account, training budget.
• Dog-friendly office, free Kobo device and weekly e-books/audiobooks, weekly tech sessions.
• Four extended summer long weekends, commitment to work/life balance.