Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Posted:
8/15/2024, 5:45:31 AM

Location(s):
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ⋅ Toronto, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Alberta, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada ⋅ British Columbia, Canada ⋅ Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Clio is more than just a tech company–we are a global leader that is transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the lives of legal professionals while increasing access to justice.

Summary:

We are currently seeking a Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our Payroll and Benefits team in one of our hubs in Calgary, Burnaby or Toronto and can be performed in a hybrid capacity.

What your team does:

Our Payroll and Benefits team is a high performing team that cares a lot about the employee experience. We work hard, play for keeps, and dedicate ourselves to making sure we thrive as we scale. You will be joining a high performing and hard-working team that values having fun at work. Your position will be an integral part of the leadership of this team.

Who you are:

Our Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist role is for someone who is highly organized and solution-oriented. A subject matter expert for our payroll function ensuring compliance with regulations across geographies. It's crucial to have a keen eye for detail and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment. 

Being a problem solver is a key quality for this role. Payroll can sometimes be complex, and unexpected issues may arise. You’ll need to be able to think on their feet, find creative solutions, and handle any challenges that come their way with a positive attitude. You will also provide thought leadership and mentorship to our Payroll Clerks.

Lastly, you need to be a team player and have a genuine passion for helping others. This role involves working closely with employees to address their payroll and benefits needs, so having a friendly and approachable demeanor is crucial. 

What you’ll work on:

  • Managing the administration of payroll for all company employees and executing payroll reconciliation reports and schedules in a timely and accurate manner;

  • Maintaining the payroll records in our HRIS system, as well as making recommendations to improve the scalability and efficiency of internal payroll; 

  • Know and be able to assist in answering Benefit questions about extended Health and Dental plans with a good understanding of our benefit processes;

  • Reconciling payroll and managing the flow of information to the general ledger to ensure costs are allocated to the correct account and cost center;

  • Preparation of provincial and federal reporting and remittances (i.e. WCB, WSIB, EHT, ROEs, etc.);

  • Preparing year-end reconciliations and tax form preparation (T4s, T4As, W2, Form 2220s, WCB, WSIB, EHT, etc.);

  • Preparing documents for annual audit and other ad-hoc external payroll and tax audits

  • Reviewing the information for new hires, resignations and terminations and ensuring it is correct (i.e. calculations, letters, and ROE);

  • Creating and maintaining operating manuals for all payroll and insurance processes;

  • Create and assist with documentation and updating Standard Operating Procedures;

  • May perform other related and ancillary duties as assigned (special projects and initiatives).

What you bring:

  • At least 3-5 years of Payroll experience;

  • Know existing and research new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions;

  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of excel and the use of formulas;

  • Ability to teach and knowledge transfer with  junior payroll clerks. 

  • Come to work everyday with a can-do attitude, ready to find and implement solutions to our challenges;

  • Be reliable source of knowledge and a resource for our employees and junior members of the team.

Bonus points if you have:

  • Experience using Workday (preferred)

  • Professional payroll designation (PCP or PLP)

What you will find here:

Compensation is one of the main components of Clio’s Total Rewards Program. We have developed a series of programs and processes to ensure we are creating fair and competitive pay practices that form the foundation of our human and high-performing culture.
 

Some highlights of our Total Rewards program include:

  • Competitive, equitable salary with top-tier health benefits, dental, and vision insurance 

  • Hybrid work environment, with expectation for local Clions (Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Dublin) to be in office min. once per week on our Anchor Day. 

  • Flexible time off policy, with an encouraged 20 days off per year.

  • $2000 annual counseling benefit

  • RRSP matching and RESP contribution 

  • Clioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3, 5, 7, and 10 years

The full salary range* for this role is $76,700 to $90,300 to $103,900 CAD.

*We aim to hire all candidates between the minimum and the midpoint of the full salary range. We reserve the midpoint to the maximum of the salary band for internal employees who demonstrate sustained high performance and impact at Clio. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on individual experience and skillset of the candidate. Please note there are a separate set of salary bands for other regions based on local currency.

Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity (DIBE) & Accessibility 

Our team shows up as their authentic selves, and are united by our mission. We are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. We pride ourselves in building and fostering an environment where our teams feel included, valued, and enabled to do the best work of their careers, wherever they choose to log in from. We believe that different perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and experiences result in higher-performing teams and better innovation. We are committed to equal employment and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Clio provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our culture at clio.com/careers