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Job DescriptionLocation: Montreal
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled USA Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our team. This role will primarily focus on managing payroll operations, benefits and the HRIS system. As our company grows, responsibilities may evolve to meet business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Management: Oversee semi-monthly payroll operations, ensuring accurate multi-state payroll processing for 500-1000+ employees and contractors, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. Employee Communication: Address and resolve employee inquiries related to payroll, taxation, benefit deductions, 401K, and related concerns. Project Leadership: Lead payroll-related projects, focusing on scalable process development to support company growth. Audit and Compliance: Audit payroll reports and collaborate with accounting and HR teams to ensure accurate financial recording and assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end reconciliations. Tax Compliance: Support annual payroll tax reconciliation and compliance, including filing returns and issuing W-2s. Legal Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices. Integration Support: Assist with large integration and consolidation efforts in an M&A environment. Internal Controls: Recommend internal controls and procedures to ensure payroll accuracy. Reporting and Analysis: Perform data analysis, generate reports, and assist the HR team with special projects. QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Business, or a related field. Experience: 3 years of experience with in-house US payroll processing in a multi-state environment. Tax Knowledge: Proficient in US payroll taxes at federal, state, and local levels. HRIS Expertise and technical skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Excel. Strong knowledge of HRIS platforms such as UKG, ADP, Workday, Bamboo HR, etc. Certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or Certified Equity Professional (CEP) preferred. M&A Experience: Experience with integration, mergers & acquisitions, and compliance is preferred. Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication abilities in English (professional proficiency in french is an asset)Organizational Skills: Must be organized, quick-thinking, and detail-oriented. Must be able to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize effectively. Growth Mindset: Interest in growing with the company and mentoring new team members. Bookkeeping Knowledge: Familiarity with bookkeeping is a plus.Work Environment:
This role requires working from Montreal with the team based in different locations across North America. Please note that occasional meetings might occur outside regular hours due to global communications.
Our office is located in Old Montreal (Square Victoria Metro station)
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Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.