Specialist, Payroll (Canada)

The Canada Payroll Specialist will provide payroll expertise and support for Canadian payroll operations, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial regulations. This role will focus on payroll processing, supporting client implementations, and assisting with process optimization. The Payroll Specialist will work closely with internal teams to ensure payroll accuracy and efficiency while also supporting the company’s transition towards a centralized payroll processing hub. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for Canada, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain compliance with Canadian labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure proper calculations for statutory deductions, benefits, and remittances (e.g., CRA, Revenu Québec).
• Conduct payroll reconciliations, audits, and compliance checks.
• Monitor legislative updates and assist in implementing necessary payroll adjustments.
• Support the onboarding and implementation of payroll solutions for Canadian clients.
• Assist clients with payroll configurations, system navigation, and best practices.
• Investigate and resolve payroll-related issues in collaboration with internal teams.
• Work with HR, Finance, and Implementation teams to align payroll processes with business needs.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements in payroll processes.
• Support payroll automation initiatives and system enhancements.
• Maintain payroll documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials.
• Act as a key resource for payroll-related inquiries from internal teams and clients.
• Provide training on Canadian payroll processes and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with external partners, including payroll vendors and government agencies. 

• 3-5 years of experience in Canadian payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, tax regulations, and employment standards.
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., Ceridian, ADP, Workday) and Microsoft Excel.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain payroll concepts to various stakeholders.
• PCP certification from the National Payroll Institute is a plus. 

Working Model 

This position is part of the Central Delivery Team and aligns with the company’s broader payroll structure. The centralized payroll team handles the majority of payroll processing tasks, while the local country teams provide training, oversight, and client support. The Payroll Specialist will support payroll execution for Canada while contributing to the long-term strategy of establishing a centralized processing hub for increased efficiency and standardization across regions. 

ABOUT US 

GoGlobal is the leading professional services company to guide, establish and manage global operations with compliance and confidence. We bring the human touch to entering new markets and consolidating vendors through a single point of management. With a presence in over 140 countries on six continents and growing, we make running a global business easy.  

Business & Corporate Services provided:

• Entity Solutions: Entity establishment, Corporate secretarial & directorship services, Domicile services, Dormancy/Liquidation
• HR Solutions: Global recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), Global benefits, Global payroll, International HR Consulting
• Finance Solutions: Accounting & Tax

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OVERVIEW 

We Measure Success by Results, Not Hours Worked

No timesheets.

At GoGlobal, we give you the autonomy to make decisions that create real impact. We prioritize results over hours worked, focusing on quality of outcomes rather than tracking time.

As a privately owned company, we are free from the pressures of venture capital or private equity investors demanding exponential growth in unreasonable time frames.  
Sometimes, things just take time to do well. In our business, delivering great results is a process - and we're committed to doing it right.

We are not for sale. We believe that financial success is a natural outcome of our work, not the primary goal. Unlike many investors who view money as a goal, our focus is on long-term growth and sustainable success.

We are a global team, built for those who want to go further. Here's what your career at GoGlobal looks like:  

• A company small enough for your voice to be heard meaningfully, yet large enough to make a global impact
• Collaborating with a diverse, global and supportive team
• Built for the long-haul - no VC or PE pressure, just a focus on sustainable growth

WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT  

We Make Growing Your Career Possible

• We operate with the benefits of a partnership without the complexities of a partnership. Our hybrid partnership-corporate model offers all employees the opportunity to become a partner, while maintaining a streamlined corporate structure so that decisions are made quickly.
• We do not offer equity plans. As we are not for sale and are not chasing an exit, "stock options" hold little value in our business model. Instead, we provide opportunities for outstanding employees to make partner and share in the profits. We believe it’s better to build lasting value than to chase a one-time payout.
• We prioritize organic and sustainable growth. Expanding operations quickly by way of mergers and acquisitions might seem appealing, but the reality is integrating diverse cultures can be challenging. We're proud of our own culture and prefer to grow it our way.
• We're global. We offer career opportunities across the world-whether it's new job roles or international locations.
• English is our official language, but for many, it's our second language. We embrace this and find it rewarding communicating with colleagues from all over the world.
• We are not a family. We operate more like a high-performing sports team where each individual's contribution is crucial to our collective success.
• We keep things simple and collaborative. Our structure makes it easy for teams to work together across borders so we can serve our clients with global needs more effectively. Unlike big, siloed companies, we work seamlessly to handle international deals without the headaches of territorial ownership.
• We believe in transparency and trust. Every month, we share our financials with the team so everyone knows where we stand and what's coming next. It's all about open communication, building trust and empowering every individual to be part of our journey. We don't tell you what to think - we provide the information you need to make your own informed decisions.
• We believe flexibility drives success.  Our company is built on trust, and that’s why we embrace fully remote work, and hybrid options in some countries. Forget rigid office routines - it’s old school! This flexibility fuels productivity, strengthens our workforce, and ensures we remain agile in a fast-changing world.

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