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Payroll Specialist (US & Canada), Temporary

Full-time

3P Learning

What  you’ll love about this role:  
At 3P Learning, our award-winning Educational learning products – including Mathletics, Reading Eggs, Writing Legends, and  Mathseeds – spark a love of learning in millions of kids worldwide. Behind every  great product is  a great team , and that starts with ensuring our people are supported, paid accurately, and cared for.  

We’re seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada.  This is a temporary role  with the potential for  flexible or part-time hours depending on  experience .  This role is ideal for  a highly detai led individual who thrives in multi-country payroll environments and who enjoys being a trusted subject matter expert. You’ll work closely with Finance, People & Culture, external providers, and auditors to ensure operational excellence and  seamless employee experience.   

About the Role:  
As a fully qualified, journey-level Payroll Specialist, you will process biweekly payroll,  maintain compliance with all federal, state, and provincial regulations, audit and reconcile pay records, and serve as a liaison to employees, internal teams, and third-party vendors. You will also coordinate payroll system upgrades, interpret pay policies, and support year-end processes, benefits administration, and audits.  

Key Responsibilities:  


  • Process biweekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees using ADP Workforce Now with accuracy and compliance.  


  • Audit pay records, reconcile totals by department, location, and country; apply pay policies correctly (vacation, LOA, disability, government regulations).  


  • Prepare payroll journal entries, complete month- end and year-end reconciliations, and coordinate third-party payroll system upgrades.  


  • Serve as primary payroll contact for employees and vendors; resolve discrepancies and respond to audit requests.  


  • Ensure compliance with U.S. federal/state and Canadian federal/provincial regulations; administer 401(k) and RRSP contributions and benefits.  


  • Document payroll processes, train staff, and back up specialized payroll functions as needed.  

Qualifications:  


  • 5+ years payroll experience in U.S. and Canada.  


  • Expert in ADP Workforce Now.  


  • Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, benefits, reconciliations, and year-end processes.  


  • Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; able to advise senior partners on complex matters.  


  • Payroll certifications (PCP, CPM, FPC, CPP) or an accounting/finance background required.  

Why you’ll love working at 3P:  
Join a global company where your ideas are heard, contributions are visible, and impact is real. Collaborate with passionate colleagues in a culture that values precision, accountability, and teamwork – and help support the people creating learning experiences for millions of students worldwide.  

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