Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Enter the Game!

Activate is a technology company building interactive gaming facilities across the US and Canada. It takes entertainment into the future by fusing technology and physical activity to create live-action gaming experiences.

We are amidst a substantial expansion spanning the United States, Canada, and beyond into the global market. To fortify this growth, we are in search of a proficient Payroll and Benefits Specialist.  The Payroll and Benefits Specialist has primary responsibility to oversee full cycle payroll processing for Activate’s US and Canadian operations. They will carry additional responsibility to provide financial reporting, as well as benefit administration support.  

The Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle hourly and salary payrolls for multiple US states and Canadian provinces; including all year-end payroll procedures
• Oversee the collection of approved time and payroll data to maintain accurate payroll records
• Process employee status changes, analyze payroll and employee expenses, and ensure general ledger accounts are reconciled
• Participate in payroll activities for expansion into new markets
• Responsible for the data transfer between the payroll and HR information systems
• Responsible for group benefits administration including enrollments, amendments, terminations, and responses to employee questions
• Create ongoing month-end, quarterly, and year-end organization reports
• Audit payroll information for accuracy and support internal financial audits as requested
• Reconcile payroll deposits, tax withholdings, wage garnishments, and voluntary deductions
• Support problem-solving and special projects within the finance department
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  

The Qualifications:

• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in payroll administration 

• CPP or equivalent designation is required  

• At least 5 years of transferable work experience  

• Proven working knowledge of payroll practices in multiple jurisdictions in the USA and Canada 

• Proficiency with ADP and Microsoft Office is required 
• Quick learner, self-motivated, and detail-oriented 

The Perks:

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits package
• Paid time off
• Casual dress 
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

About Activate:

Taking entertainment into the future by fusing technology and physical activity together to create live-action gaming experiences, Activate is a technology company building interactive gaming facilities with locations across US and Canada.  For more information about Activate, please visit http://playactivate.com/ or check us out on Instagram - @activategames/Facebook @activategames.

Activate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Activate is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation for a protected characteristic, contact [email protected] which is an email monitored for this purpose.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.