Payroll & Benefits Specialist

TL;DR

Payroll & Benefits Specialist (CA/US Cross-border): Accurate and timely administration of payroll and benefits programs for employees across Canada and the United States with an accent on processing, compliance, reconciliations, and year-end reporting. Focus on managing payroll systems, supporting audits, and handling employee inquiries.

Hybrid in Toronto or Vancouver, Canada or 100% remote

$56,500 to $65,000 CAD

Company

hirify.global is the leader in AI-powered marketing solutions for multi-location businesses, trusted by top brands to automate and optimize local marketing.

What you will do

• Prepare and process regular and off-cycle payrolls for Canadian and U.S. employees, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, insurance, HSA/FSA, retirement plans, enrollments, and terminations.
• Manage 401(k)/RRSP programs, payroll deductions, reconciliations, and employer matching.
• Reconcile benefits invoices, prepare payroll/benefits reports, and maintain records for audits.
• Maintain payroll/HR systems like UKG and Blue Marble, troubleshoot issues, and improve processes/SOPs.
• Handle employee inquiries, status changes, and support equity/tax administration.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years Canadian payroll and benefits experience, ideally supporting U.S. employees
• Experience with regular/off-cycle payrolls, year-end processes, reconciliations, and audits
• Knowledge of 401(k), RRSP, COBRA, HSA/FSA, and benefits administration
• Working experience with UKG
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel
• Ability to handle confidential information and communicate effectively

Nice to have

• Experience with Paylocity, Blue Marble, or similar HRIS/payroll systems
• PCP, CPM, CPP or related payroll certification
• Multi-jurisdiction/cross-border payroll experience
• Working with Finance/Accounting on reconciliations and SOPs

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, wellness incentives
• 401(k) with employer match, flexible paid time off, quarterly wellness days, paid holidays
• Work from home around the globe in a collaborative, fast-paced, agile environment
• Unique employee engagement programs and empowering career growth