Senior Payroll Specialist - Compliance

About the Opportunity Full-Cycle & International Payroll
Process and manage full-cycle payroll for Canadian and international employees
Coordinate UK payroll with third-party payroll providers
Ensure compliance with applicable statutory and reporting requirements
Manage international payroll considerations and reporting deadlines

Manage RRSP, taxable benefits, and other payroll deductions
Administer LTIP-related payroll activities
Process benefits-related taxable amounts through payroll

Reconciliation & Reporting
Prepare quarterly payroll reports for management and Finance
Reconcile payroll accounts and investigate discrepancies
Partner with Finance during month-end close
Compliance & Employee Support
Maintain payroll records for audits and internal controls
Respond to employee questions regarding compensation, deductions, and taxes
Remain current on payroll legislation across applicable jurisdictions

Support payroll and HRIS testing, upgrades, and process improvements
Complete year-end payroll activities including T4s, W-2s, and UK reporting
Support internal and external payroll audits
Complete ad hoc analysis and payroll projects

5+ years of payroll experience

• International payroll exposure
• Experience in a senior or supervisory-level payroll capacity preferred
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and UK payroll legislation and taxation requirements
• Strong payroll systems knowledge
• Bachelor's degree/certificate in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or related discipline

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
office location and other geographic considerations;
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.