The Role
Administer Canadian and US bi-weekly payrolls, including multi-state tax reconciliations, remittances, year-end filings, journal entries, audits, and government notices. Own Canadian and US benefits administration, including enrollments, invoices, RRSP and 401(k) reconciliations, renewals, and employee support. Provide backup for global payroll and benefits programs, maintain SOPs, communicate payroll impacts, and lead benefits sessions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Achievers is hiring a Global Payroll and Benefits Administrator on an 18-month contract to provide maternity leave coverage to run Canadian and US payroll and own benefits administration for both countries. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Payroll & Benefits, you will process bi-weekly payrolls in Workday (Canada) and ADP Workforce Now (US), manage remittances, year-end, payroll/benefits journal entries and back up global payroll delivery through Remote.
How you'll shape Employee Success at Achievers:
- Prepare and submit Canadian bi-weekly payroll in Workday and US bi-weekly payroll in ADP Workforce Now (WFN).
- Reconcile Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) source deductions and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state tax deposits each pay period.
- Issue Records of Employment (ROEs) for terminations and leaves.
- Complete Canadian and US year-end, including reconciliations, T4 and T4A slips, W-2 forms.
- Prepare and file US workers’ compensation for Washington and Ohio and update Finance on new hires and terminations for the US workers’ compensation policy.
- Resolve US federal and state tax notices with government agencies and ADP, and complete new US state registrations as required.
- Backup as required for all other global payroll runs processed through Remote, monthly filings for Australian state payroll tax and annual Australian workers’ compensation true-up.
- Communicate with government bodies and third parties as required.
- Keep up to date with legislative changes affecting payroll and benefits in Canada and the US.
- Ensure payroll and benefits enquiries from employees, managers, and cross-functional teams are addressed promptly, accurately, and consistently. Proactively communicate payroll issues, corrections, payment impacts, and required employee actions.
- Maintain and regularly update Canada and US payroll and benefits SOPs to ensure processes, controls, and procedures are accurately documented, supporting operational consistency, effective knowledge transfer, and reduced key-person dependency.
- Reconcile payroll and benefit cost allocations and post related journal entries (JEs).
- Support the year-end financial and third-party audits.
- Complete payroll and benefits analysis and reconciliations as needed.
- Own benefits administration for Canada and US, including enrollments, invoice reconciliation, and employee support.
- Act as the main backup for benefits administration in all other countries.
- Administer the Canadian Group RRSP, including contribution reconciliations and maintain plan compliance.
- Reconcile US 401(k) plan contributions.
- Provide backup support for Australian superannuation and UK pension programs.
- Support Canada and US benefits renewals.
- Lead benefits information sessions for new hires in Canada and the US.
Payroll Operations:
Analysis and Reconciliations:
Benefits Administration:
Experience we feel will set you up for success:
- 5+ years of payroll experience, including hands-on processing of Canadian and US multi-state payrolls and year end (T4/T4A, W-2)
- PCP certification (mandatory).
- Working knowledge of US multi-state payroll tax, including resolving state tax notices.
- 2+ years of Canada and US benefits administration experience, including group RRSP and 401(k) plans.
- Experience with global payroll and/or benefits, including working with a global payroll provider such as Remote (an asset).
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliations) and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Workday Payroll or comparable Canadian payroll-system experience is an asset.
Why Achievers is a Great Place to Work™
At Achievers, we believe recognition is a powerful driver of connection. With more than 4.3 million users across 190 countries, our employee recognition and rewards platform empowers organizations to build cultures where people feel seen and valued, everyday. We’re a team of passionate, thoughtful builders who care deeply about our product, our customers, and each other. Visit achievers.com to see how we’re inspiring recognition everywhere.
Our Approach to Total Rewards
We’re committed to providing a fair and competitive offer based on what you bring to the team. Each A-Players' compensation is reviewed at least annually against performance and impact in role. We want you to see your path to growth, understand your impact, and feel valued every step of the way.
$70,000 - $83,000 reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role based on current market data. The final offer will depend on several factors, including your skills, experience, and any relevant certifications. As with all market-based ranges, these numbers may evolve over time, but we’re committed to providing a fair and competitive offer based on what you bring to the team.
Benefits and Perks for permanent full-time employees:
✨ Rewards for your impact through our Recognition and Rewards program
🤝🏽 Employee and Family Assistance Program offering mental health, legal, and financial counselling
🚀 Supported professional development and career growth (Linkedin Learning, mentorship)
👏🏼 Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups that celebrate our diversity
🧘♀️ Regular events designed to build connection, belonging, and well-being
🇨🇦 Hybrid flexibility, with time in our beautiful Liberty Village, Toronto office
Achievers is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Achievers is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations for your interview, such as assistive technology, wheelchair accessibility, or alternative formats of materials, please let us know. We are happy to make necessary arrangements to support your needs.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of payroll experience, including hands-on Canadian and US multi-state payroll processing and year-end filings such as T4/T4A and W-2
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification
- Working knowledge of US multi-state payroll tax, including resolving state tax notices
- 2+ years of Canadian and US benefits administration experience, including group RRSP and 401(k) plans
- Experience with global payroll and/or benefits, including a global payroll provider such as Remote
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Workday Payroll or comparable Canadian payroll-system experience
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Great culture is the ultimate driver of organizational success. Achievers’ employee voice and recognition solutions bring your organization’s values and strategy to life by activating employee participation and accelerating a culture of performance. Achievers leverages the science behind behavior change, so your people and your organization can experience sustainable, data-driven business results anywhere in the world. Integrated insights fuel smarter solutions that deliver just-in-time nudges to the entire organization and an industry-best customer success and support team guides you on every step of the journey.
