Senior Payroll Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Direct and manage the complete payroll processing cycle for a varied portfolio of Canadian clients.

• Accurately process payroll cycles on a weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly basis, ensuring timely delivery.

• Oversee new hires, changes in compensation, terminations, ROEs, taxable benefits, statutory holiday pay, commissions, deductions, EHT, WSIB, RRSPs, and other intricate transactions.

• Examine payroll calculations, reconciliations, remittances, filings, and year-end information slips, including T4 and T4A.

• Stay informed about Canadian federal and provincial payroll regulations.

• Proactively identify risks related to compliance, accuracy, timing, and service.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for intricate payroll inquiries, discrepancies, CRA matters, government registrations, and associated issues.

• Cultivate trusted relationships with clients and provide proactive payroll and compliance advice.

• Take ownership of client issues from identification to resolution.

• Conduct thorough reviews and audits of payroll data, reconciliations, deductions, remittances, and reporting.

• Utilize WagePoint and Karbon to enhance accuracy, visibility, efficiency, and communication.

• Identify opportunities for automation or streamlining repetitive payroll tasks.

• Lead initiatives to improve workflows, controls, documentation, and standardized processes.

• Create and maintain payroll SOPs, checklists, training materials, and detailed procedures.

• Act as a payroll subject-matter expert for Cloud Accountants and team members.

• Offer guidance, coaching, and support for payroll inquiries and complex client scenarios.

• Research payroll legislation, CRA guidance, and industry standards, sharing updates with the team.

• Work collaboratively with the Payroll Lead, Cloud Finance Services Team, founders, and clients to enhance service quality and payroll capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 4–5 years of progressive experience in full-cycle Canadian payroll.

• Preferably experienced in supporting multiple businesses or clients concurrently.

• Capacity to independently manage complex payroll portfolios and resolve escalated issues.

• Strong knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial payroll legislation, tax obligations, remittances, year-end reporting, and government submissions.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities.

• Familiarity with payroll software and cloud-based systems.

• Interest in automation, reporting, and process improvements through technology.

• Ability to build client trust and clearly communicate complex payroll issues.

• Skilled in managing multiple priorities and relationships.

• Comfortable providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to peers.

• Proactive, solutions-focused, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, integrity, and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive payroll and employee data.

• Commitment to staying updated on payroll legislation, CRA guidance, technology, and evolving best practices.

• Display initiative and an entrepreneurial mindset.

• Canadian Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is an advantage.

• Additional payroll certifications or relevant accounting credentials are beneficial.

• Must reside in and be eligible to work in Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Abundant opportunities for career advancement and growth.

• Trust-based culture with flexible hours and a focus on results.

• Competitive compensation and bonus structure.

• Half-day Fridays during August.

• A fun, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment.

• Employee-centric culture and progressive leadership.

• Continuous coaching and mentorship from AMLB’s co-founders.

• Access to the latest technology and the freedom to explore new platforms.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• $500 per year allocated for training purposes.

• Hardware and software provided.

• $250 contribution towards home office setup.

• Flexibility to work from anywhere in Canada.

• A diverse and collaborative team atmosphere.