Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Dash Social - 4 Jobs
Halifax, NS
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Benefits:
Dash Social is looking for a self-motivated and adaptable Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join our team. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Payroll and Benefits, and working closely with Finance and People Operations, you will ensure the Dash Social team is compensated accurately and on time. You will also administer benefits and provide administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. The employee experience is important to you, and finding new and innovative ways to support your team is at the core of what you love to do.
Responsibilities
- Payroll Processing and Benefits Administration
- Complete timely and accurate global payroll processing on a semi-monthly or monthly basis for all employees (CDN/US/UK).
- Contribute to the employee experience through every stage of employment through benefit and payroll administration and support.
- Research and stay up to date on contracts, payment processes, and country specifics for contractors and freelancers.
- Research and stay up to date on laws and regulations at a federal and provincial level for protected leaves, employee benefits and tax legislations to ensure compliance.
- Work with external payroll providers to constantly improve our processes and procedures.
- Suggest improvements to our processes that will enhance the employee experience and remove redundancies.
- Administer the company RRSPs and 401K benefits.
- Ensure ROE's are completed accurately and on time.
- Prepare semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting as required.
- Support all year-end activities including T-4 and W-2 reporting, and reconciliations.
Supporting People Operations
- Maintain current and accurate employment information in HRIS. This includes information related to payroll and compensation, benefits, job, employment status, etc.
- Draft compensation letters, employment agreements, and various HR letters for employees.
- Ensure seamless and efficient onboarding and offboarding experience for all employees, supporting a positive journey at Dash and maintaining compliance with organizational processes.
- Additional projects and administrative support as needed.
Supporting Finance
- Provide support in payroll related audit requests.
- Partner with the Accounting team to drive accurate and timely completion of all payroll account reconciliation and accruals.
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-2 years experience in a similar role.
- You're organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
- Ability to multitask and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of discretion and interpersonal skills when handling sensitive and confidential data.
- Experience working in Excel and/or Google Sheets.
- Knowledge in Canadian (cross-provincial) and US (cross-state) payroll and benefits legislation is considered an asset.
- Payroll certification or working towards certification.
- Experience with SimplePay and Gusto are a plus.
Don't meet every qualification? Research shows that equity-deserving groups are 20% less likely to apply to jobs if they don't check every box. If this role excites you and you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to still apply. You may be the best candidate for this role.
Dash Social is a social media management platform that equips brands with intelligence and speed to stay ahead of the curve. We're building a team of smart, curious, and driven people who care about doing great work. It's the people at Dash that propel us forward.
We believe that great ideas come from different places. We're proud of the team we've built so far and are always looking for people who bring new ideas, experiences, and dedication as we continue to grow. If you are collaborative, thoughtful, eager to learn and grow, and are a hard worker, you'll fit right in here.
Dash Social's hiring practices are based on skills, potential and character, regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Employee Benefits
At Dash Social, our team is our competitive advantage. We are committed to supporting one another and work hard to ensure everyone has the support they need. In addition to health and dental benefits for you and your family, you can also expect:
- Vacation, personal days and sick time
- RRSP/401k matching
- Annual mental health benefit
- Quarterly wellness benefit
- Donation matching program
- Parental leave top-up plan
- Work-from-home benefit
- Flexible working hours and location
- Departmental and team-wide bonding activities
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