Payroll & Reward Specialist

Overview

This role supports the People Team by administering payroll, compensation, benefits, and savings programs.

The position involves managing both U.S. and international payroll operations, ensuring accurate payroll processing, compliance, and high-quality customer service for employees and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Process International and U.S. full cycle payrolls to ensure accurate payment and recording of earnings, wage classification, and compliance with government regulations.
• Ensure compliance and data integrity of payroll calculations and time and attendance records.
• Maintain compliance with applicable payroll legislation.
• Execute time and attendance validations.
• Provide superior customer service to staff and external vendors; escalate benefits and payroll issues when required.
• Validate Record of Employment submissions.
• Respond to employee inquiries and act as a liaison between employees and providers.
• Process new hires, terminations, and LOAs.
• Prepare third-party reporting requirements.
• Support year-end activities.
• Administer and help communicate reward and benefit programs.
• Support compensation analysis in partnership with the business to meet ongoing talent acquisition and organizational design requirements.
• Assist with external HR surveys and prepare analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of related payroll experience; multi-state and international payroll experience is an asset.
• Proficient in using an HRIS system (particularly Kronos or ADP), as well as Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Teams, Slack).
• Previous ATS experience; Hibob or other tools are a plus.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentations.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to handle complex problems and issues.
• Strong technical skills, including super-user ability/understanding of an integrated database system/HRIS.
• Self-motivated team player who can work well under pressure.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Flexible vacation allowance
• Flexible work from home or office hours

Location

Flexible work from home or office hours (location not specified).