About Achievers
The "Achievers Employee Experience Platform™" empowers employees to recognize each other in real time and aligns them to the values and goals of the company. With almost 4 million global users, the Employee Experience Platform enables employees in over 170 countries. Visit us at
www.achievers.com to learn more, and check out our platform in action
here. Join us in our mission to Change the Way the World Works™!
Our commitment to you:
At Achievers, we hire you for you because we value the unique perspective and individuality that each person brings to our team. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where you belong, and your contributions are celebrated. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues who appreciate your strengths and are excited to learn from your experiences.
Achievers is looking to hire a Global Payroll and Benefits Associate to join our A-mazing Payroll and Benefits Team! This individual will be responsible for assisting the team with running smooth payroll and benefit schemes globally for Achievers. Reporting to the Global Payroll and Benefits Manager this individual will be a collaborative, team player and help us process compensation programs for our A-players all over the world!
Responsibilities:
- Lead role for Canadian bi-weekly payroll run preparation and submission. Main back up for all other global payroll runs preparation/submission.
- Backup for benefits administration globally. Benefit invoices reconciliations for CA (Sunlife, RBC, Dialogue).
- Administer and maintain compliance for global pension programs: UK pension, CDN RRSP, US 401K and Australia Superfund.
- Prepare and submit recurring fillings that are not done by payroll providers (AUS Victoria Tax, AUS SA Tax, AUS Quicksuper, AUS WC true up, US WA WC, UK HMRC Files submission, etc.).
- Liaise globally with government bodies and 3rd parties as required including new registrations.
- Keep abreast of any legislative changes pertaining to payroll and benefits globally and coordinate system parameter changes. Support with system changes as required.
- Year-end activities including reconciliations, submissions, and distribution of employee tax forms globally.
- Provide JE support for payroll and benefit cost allocations by country and department.
- Aid with year-end financial audit and any other third parties’ audits.
- Support with various payroll/benefits analysis and reconciliations as required including census data.
- Respond to questions and provide information to employees, managers, support staff and departments on all payroll and benefits matters.
- Lead role in Payroll Manager’s absence to ensure all due tasks are performed on time and accurately.
- Support with training for new team members as required.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- PCP certification (mandatory)
- 3-5 years of progressive payroll experience for Canada & US
- Experience with Ceridian Dayforce (mandatory) and/or ADP WFN (preferred)
- Experience in Global payroll (an asset)
- 2+ years of benefits administration experience in a global setting
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Handles confidential information with discretion
- Experience in data analysis and auditing procedures (preferred)
- Aptitude to multi-task and prioritize
- Demonstrates initiative to solve business problems
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Why you’ll love working at Achievers:
We are passionate about disruptive technology that’s rooted in science, research and data.
We understand the value of employee success in the workplace and have been recognized in numerous publications for our contributions to HR, for technical excellence, and for our outstanding workplace culture!
We foster an environment of connection, security, and community. You’ll feel at home, without reservation.
We believe in moving quickly, failing fast, and adapting to change.
We enjoy coming to work every day because we believe in our product and love our culture.
We’re committed to achieving excellence in everything we do.
Benefits & Perks for permanent full time employees:
· Competitive Pay 💰
· Parental Leave Top-up 👶🏼
· Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage Upon Your First Day 🩺
· RRSP Matching 🙌🏼
· Flexible Vacation 🏖️
· Employee and Family Assistance Program 🤝🏽
· Full access to the LinkedIn Learning Library 👩💻
· Internal Mentorship Program 🎓
· Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups 👏🏼
· A beautiful office space located in Liberty Village, Toronto 🇨🇦
· Participation in our Points-based Employee Recognition Program ✨
· Opportunities for professional development and career growth 📈
Our work environment:
Achievers is a hybrid-first company located at 99 Atlantic Ave in Liberty Village, Toronto. Our hybrid work experience is designed to cultivate an engaging employee experience, where pioneering research intersects with cutting-edge technology. We strongly believe that collocating teams increases the chance to innovate together, foster passive learning, create spontaneous connections, and promote better communication.
Achievers does not offer employment to prospects without first ensuring that qualified candidates speak directly with the hiring manager and a member of our HR team. All qualification will be done face-to-face, whether that is in person or over Zoom. Achievers does not send out offers of employment without meeting candidates and does not offer employment via text. If you are requested for any personal information via text and/or without having met a member of our hiring team in person, please disregard.
Our employees are a diverse and inclusive team of passionate, hardworking individuals. Achievers is committed to creating an environment where our employees can do the best work of their lives. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply to join our A-Player family. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Achievers is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
