Payroll Specialist (Contract)

SpryPoint•Duluth, GA

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Company is a fast-growing SaaS company that is modernizing how utilities serve their communities. SpryPoint is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a 4-month contract role, with the potential to extend, starting in early July. This role reports to the Director of Finance and is responsible for ensuring payroll operations run smoothly across both the United States and Canada. The ideal candidate will have experience with multi-jurisdictional payroll and cross-border compliance. This position offers high visibility with Finance and executive leadership and the opportunity to work with an evolving Finance tech stack including BambooHR and PayEvo. SpryPoint fosters a collaborative, people-first culture where employees' contributions are valued.

Requirements

Must be based in the Atlanta, Georgia area (fully remote, but local candidates only).
Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
2-5 years of payroll experience with hands-on processing in both the US and Canada.
Solid familiarity with benefits administration, including retirement plans in both the US and Canada.
Deep knowledge of payroll systems and multi-jurisdictional compliance.
Experience with payroll and HRIS systems.
Obsessive attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive data with care.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate comfortably at all levels of the organization.
Ability to handle pressure, juggle competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing circumstances.

Nice To Haves

CPP designation.
BambooHR and PayEvo experience.

Responsibilities

Own timely and accurate payroll processing across the US and Canada for every cycle.
Stay ahead of federal, state, provincial, and local payroll regulations across both countries and keep leadership informed.
Process and distribute employee payments, manage payroll prep, and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare payroll reports covering earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
Research and resolve employment tax inquiries and discrepancies; establish tax profiles with state, provincial, and local jurisdictions as needed.
Handle sensitive payroll information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve payroll processes.
Collaborate on special projects and generate ad hoc reports for internal stakeholders and leadership.
Ensure compliance with all payroll-related legal requirements, including tax filings and regulatory reporting.
Set up new hires and enroll them in benefit plans across the US and Canada, including 401(k) and RRSP retirement programs.
Keep employee benefit accounts up to date, managing changes and life events.
Serve as the primary resource for benefits-related questions, assisting employees in understanding their plans and resolving issues.