About Bluum
At Bluum, we’re on a mission to improve learning and make it more accessible for all. Guided by our values—Start with Empathy, Do What’s Right, Own It Together, and Win as a Team, Always be Learning—we partner with educators to create impactful learning environments through innovative solutions and personalized support. If you’re driven by purpose and want to make a real difference, you belong at Bluum
Position Summary
The Payroll & HRIS Coordinator serves as a key partner to the Manager, Payroll and HRIS, ensuring the accuracy and compliance of multi-jurisdictional payroll while developing deep technical expertise in HRIS systems.
This role is ideal for someone with exceptional attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a strong interest in optimizing systems and processes—particularly within UKG reporting and workflows.
Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Execution & Compliance
- Support end-to-end semi-monthly payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable regulations
- Act as a liaison with federal, state, and provincial agencies to establish and maintain tax accounts
- Process wage garnishments, child support orders, and off-cycle payrolls (e.g., terminations, bonuses) with a high level of confidentiality
- Assist with year-end reporting, including T4s, ROEs, and W-2s
- Partner with the Manager to build and maintain ad hoc reports and dashboards (e.g., turnover, headcount, compensation metrics)
- Support benefits administration, including open enrollment and employee life events, in collaboration with HR Business Partners
- Conduct regular data audits within UKG to ensure data integrity and identify automation opportunities
- Assist in modeling, testing, and troubleshooting HR processes such as performance management and salary planning
- Stay current on UKG enhancements and relevant legislative changes through ongoing training
- Serves as backup for the Commissions team to run commissions on a semi-monthly basis should the Commissions team be out of the office
- 2–3 years of payroll experience; exposure to both U.S. and Canadian payroll is strongly preferred
- Experience with UKG (UltiPro) is an asset
- Post-secondary education (Associate’s degree or higher preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and comfort working with complex systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify data discrepancies and process gaps
- Confidence to challenge existing processes and recommend improvements
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive information professionally
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Other
- Occasional work on statutory holidays may be required to accommodate payroll submission schedules.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the HR and Payroll function
Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $60,000 – 75,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Eligible employees may also participate in company-sponsored benefits and incentive programs, where applicable.
Skills Required
- 2-3 years of payroll experience; exposure to both U.S. and Canadian payroll
- Experience with UKG (UltiPro)
- Post-secondary education (Associate's degree or higher preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive information
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
What We Do
Magic happens when the right people and resources come together to create something greater than the sum of its parts. As North America’s largest learning catalyst, Bluum is rooted in the belief that education is the single most achievable step toward a more positive and equitable tomorrow. Our employees are driven BY a single mission – to improve learning and make it more accessible. From the personalized support and services we provide to the hand-picked products we use that create exceptional learning environments, everything we touch, say or do empowers educators to make a difference. Learn more about how we are cultivating possibility at bluum.com.
