Payroll Specialist

Jobgether

3d • Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Payroll Specialist in United States.
This role is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations across U.S. and Canadian entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You will handle complex payroll calculations, benefit deductions, equity administration, and year-end processes, while serving as a key liaison with PEO partners. The position requires collaboration with People and Finance teams to implement SOX-compliant processes and support audits. The ideal candidate combines meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and proactive problem-solving. You will also contribute to process improvements and system enhancements to scale global payroll operations. This is a highly visible and critical role within a fast-growing, remote-first organization, where innovation, efficiency, and confidentiality are paramount.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Payroll Certification (PCP or PCM) required.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience covering U.S. and Canadian payroll operations.
• 3+ years of experience managing payroll-related benefits including RRSP/401(k), equity, and taxable benefits.
• Demonstrated experience performing complex payroll calculations, including retroactive payments, accruals, terminations, and prorations.
• Experience working with PEO environments (TriNet preferred) and payroll systems such as ADP WorkForceNow; system implementation experience is a plus.
• Strong experience supporting payroll audits, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of urgency, proactivity, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees, including semi-monthly payroll, ad hoc payments, terminations, and severance.
• Calculate wages, deductions, vacation accruals, and other payroll-related amounts accurately.
• Manage year-end payroll processes and prepare tax documents such as W-2s and T4s.
• Administer payroll components of benefits programs, including RRSP, 401(k), equity plans, and taxable benefits.
• Serve as the primary contact for PEO partners, ensuring data accuracy, issue resolution, and compliance.
• Collaborate with People and Finance teams to implement SOX-compliant payroll processes, controls, and reporting.
• Prepare payroll reports, journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses to support month-end and year-end close.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and explanations as needed.
• Contribute to payroll process improvements, system implementations, and special projects.

Benefits

• Remote-first flexibility with choice of work hours.
• Unlimited PTO, company-wide recharge days, and annual team offsites.
• Weekly meal credits and travel discounts.
• Generous parental leave and flexible return-to-work plans.
• Competitive salary, equity options, and comprehensive benefits starting day one.
• Wellness budgets, personal development funds, and team-level learning resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level