Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist

COREL

22d•Remote

About The Position

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Payroll and Benefits specialist to help us change the way the world works. The ideal candidate will have a full understanding of US payroll law and regulations, and either know Canadian laws or be open to learning. It’s an exciting time at Corel, with strong leadership, a refreshed brand, and a whole new approach to changing the way the world works. We’re at the forefront of a movement, and we want you to ride this wave with us. Our culture is built from the people who work here. We want you to feel safe to be who you are, take risks, and show us what you’ve got. At Corel, we’re serious about empowering people to work when, how, and where they want. Couch? Sweatpants? Cool with us. We believe that happy employees mean happy customers. That’s why we hire amazing people and get out of their way.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of the US payroll legislation and requirements
Work experience of min. 5 years in a payroll and benefits role
Able to work independently
Strong communications skills
Strong analytical, problem solving and data management skills
Willingness to learn and be trained on different tools and technologies
Ability to self-train, multitask and prioritize technical skills & knowledge
Proficiency with Excel including Pivot Tables, VBA, etc.

Responsibilities

Process and oversee biweekly payroll within the region of responsibility, which includes North America, Brazil, Taiwan and others as necessary
Review payroll processing system to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions
Resolve payroll issues and ensure strict compliance with company, federal and state regulations
Set up new starters and leavers
Review and maintain timekeeping system records and process changes to ensure time records are uploaded accurately and timely
All absence management reporting including sickness and holiday tracking as well as end of year processes such as holiday reconciliations
Provide Payroll GL files to Finance after each pay date
Process month-end and quarter-end close procedures. Provide outstanding payroll reports to Finance or appropriate agencies, such as QTR End Vacation Liability reports for USA/Canada/Brazil/Taiwan or agency filings
Communicate with State Agencies regarding Payroll taxes
Register/reactivate/close tax IDs and submit necessary payroll reports on timely manner
Balance daily tax invoices and arrange funding to ADP; address and resolve tax notices
Audit quarterly and year-end tax reports to ensure accurate tax filings
Manage year end processes and distribute all tax forms
Assist other country payrolls as needed
Responsible for administration of all NA benefit and retirement plans
Act as main point of contact for all payroll queries within the region
Act as main point of contact with payroll/benefits vendor for the US
Responsible for benefits related questions and strategy where necessary
Responsible for any system testing regarding benefits/payroll matter
Collaborate with Finance, Tax Team and HR colleagues on various payroll and benefit related queries