Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Hybrid)

Kardium Inc. • Burnaby, BC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the accounting team, you will be supporting essential accounting and office services including payroll and benefits, compliance reporting, financial reporting, and contributing to team projects. This opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.

Kardium has developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe® Pulsed Field System – a revolutionary solution designed by our world-class technical team. The Globe System offers strong, unique, and customer-valued advantages over other treatments on the market, and leading physicians are already using it and helping to share our story. We have obtained FDA approval and officially begun the commercial launch of the Globe® Pulsed Field System. This is a pivotal and exciting time in our journey, as we bring this life-changing technology to patients!

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll & benefits experience in a complex environment, including shift rotations and hourly workforce.
• Experience in the medical device manufacturing industry is strongly preferred.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage complex, fast-changing payroll.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
• Experience supporting shift-based or manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of payroll & accounting concepts and best business practices.
• Familiarity with payroll processing across multiple jurisdictions (Canada and US in particular).
• Experience working with sophisticated HRIS systems (Dayforce strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and tax requirements in Canada and the US.
• Ability to deliver accurate, timely work with strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and payroll software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Payroll certification (e.g., PCP).
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, HR, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to end payroll processing across salaried and hourly populations, including shift-based workforce (Canada, US, and future international operations) in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Maintain and audit payroll data in Dayforce, including employee profiles, pay types, and shift configurations.
• Investigate and resolve payroll issues related to system configuration and integrations.
• Reconcile payroll and benefits and ensure that all related information is accurately recorded in general ledger, with costs assigned to the appropriate accounts and cost centres.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and tax requirements in all operating regions.
• Process quarter-end accounting tasks, including accrual journal entries, WCB and EHT filings.
• Assist with payroll-related year-end tasks, including tax forms and reporting.
• Monitor the payroll inbox and respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits in a professional and timely manner.
• Partner closely with Talent team to review and validate employee changes impacting payroll.
• Support audits and maintain proper documentation for compliance purposes.

Benefits

• Total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% RRSP contribution)
• Stock option plan
• Comprehensive medical & dental coverage – for all permanent employees – effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.
• 3 personal days per year.
• Support for well-being (for you and your dependents).
• Career progression and learning support.
• Professional membership support.
• Top up for both maternity leave & adoptive leave.
• Benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree