Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Location: Montreal, In office

Who We Are

Founded in 2012 in Montreal, Quebec, Valnet Inc. is the leading digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, the Payroll Specialist will oversee the day-to-day payroll activities for approximately 200 employees located across Canada, USA, and the UK. They will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payroll, as well as maintaining a robust quarterly audit process.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Input, audit, and process monthly, semi-monthly, and bi-weekly payroll for all employees across the UK, US, and Canada
• Ensure provincial, state and federal compliance globally
• Report and remit to multiple state authorities during quarterly filing periods
• Manage Canadian and US benefits programs enrolments and rate updates
• Provide updates with regards to global payroll regulations
• Partner with HR for onboarding and off-boarding
• Assist with the preparation and execution of year end audits and tasks
• Prepare monthly reports for Finance or other departments as needed
• Conduct regularly scheduled audits of payroll records to ensure continued accuracy
• Maintain payroll system by updating configurations and creating support tickets for any errors
• Improve payroll processes and procedures and drive continuous improvement

What You Need to Succeed:

• Minimum 2 years of payroll experience, specifically with processing payroll and conducting audits
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field
• Knowledge of pension and benefits plans
• Experience using payroll software; experience using Dayforce an asset
• Strong technical skills with Microsoft Office, specifically with Excel reporting
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation – an asset

Why Work for Us

Valnet offers careers for the driven. Every new hire has the opportunity to go beyond their day to day and have a truly meaningful impact on the business. Your career has the potential to evolve and is ripe with opportunities to expand and diversify year over year. Hard work and dedication are well rewarded through competitive compensation plans, bonus structures, and perks catered to your work location.