Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist Location: Montreal, in-office

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, the Senior Payroll Specialist will be responsible for the end-to end administration of payroll for over 200 employees across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The Senior Payroll Specialist will ensure that company payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with all applicable legislation, while supporting payroll system administration, benefits administration, audits, and continuous process improvement. The Senior Payroll Specialist will also closely collaborate with the Finance Department to ensure statement reconciliations and timely payments of payroll remittances.

Responsibilities:

Input, audit, and process monthly, semi-monthly, and bi-weekly payroll for all employees across the US, the UK and Canada; Ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial, state, and local payroll legislation across all relevant geos; Prepare, reconcile, and submit payroll remittances and regulatory filings to federal, provincial, state, and local authorities, partnering with external tax providers where applicable; Manage Canadian and US benefits program enrolments and rate updates; Provide updates with regards to global payroll regulations; Partner with HR for onboarding and offboarding; 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; Identify opportunities to automate and improve payroll processes through AI and other technology solutions.

Requirements:

Minimum five (5) years of progressive payroll experience, including end-to-end payroll processing and payroll auditing. Significant experience processing payroll in the United States (multi-state experience required) required, as well as experience with Canadian payroll. Experience supporting UK payroll is considered an asset. Strong knowledge of applicable payroll legislation, taxation, remittances, and year-end processing. Postsecondary education in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is considered an asset. Experience administering employee benefits and retirement savings plans. Experience using payroll software; experience using Dayforce an asset Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, and data reconciliation. Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation –an asset

Benefits :

Full health insurance plan (including medical, dental, and vision). Daily on-site lunch, snacks & coffee. Fitness subscription reimbursement program. Competitive compensation plan and bonus structure.

Who we are : Valnet is a company unlike any other. Here, you’ll work alongside passionate, dedicated individuals who bring their best every day, creating an environment that is as inspiring as it is challenging. We are innovative leaders, not passive followers, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our industry. We encourage autonomy and value creative contributions, empowering you to shape meaningful change from day one. Moreover, we don’t just talk about culture – we make it our first priority, fostering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where talent is recognized and rewarded. In our true meritocratic structure, your career can develop quickly, giving you the opportunity to grow professionally and be generously rewarded for your achievements. But don’t take our word for it, visit our corporate website to see for yourself!