Payroll & Benefits Administrator at Sterling Brokers

, , Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Full-cycle Payroll, Benefits Administration, Payroll Legislation, Financial Reporting, Payroll Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Compliance, Excel, NetSuite, Rippling, HRIS, Multi-jurisdiction Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax Filing, Employee Onboarding

Industry

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

Description

What You’ll Do Process accurate semi-monthly full-cycle payroll for all employees, including payroll changes, retroactive pay adjustments, vacation pay accruals and payouts, and quarterly commission and bonus payments. Coordinate employee lifecycle payroll and benefits administration, including hiring, onboarding, payroll setup, terminations, final pay, and benefit cancellations. Administer employee benefits programs and vendor relationships, including enrolments, updates, terminations, and ongoing plan support; plans include Manulife, Wawanesa, Fidelity Health Spending Account (HSA), Dialogue, and partnership programs like CAA memberships. Manage the company’s Group RRSP plan, including enrollments, contribution changes, updates, terminations, and ongoing employee support, including onboarding acquired employees into the plan. Prepare and maintain payroll remittances, reconciliations, and reporting, including WCB for Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Newfoundland & Labrador, OHT/EHT, ROEs, and year-end T4/T4A filings. Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation and maintain accurate, confidential employee and payroll records. Respond to payroll, benefits, and tax-related inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders in a timely, professional manner. Support payroll audits, remittances, and compliance documentation, including coordination with government agencies, benefit providers, and external partners. Prepare payroll-related journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end reporting to ensure accurate financial records. Assist with broader finance operations, including accounts payable/receivable support, expense tracking, budgeting support, and payroll-related analysis. Maintain organized financial records, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation for reporting and audit purposes. Partner with accounting and management teams to support accurate financial reporting and annual audit requirements. Compile and organize carrier commission statements in support of employee commission payments. Manage and process subcontractor invoices via Deel and G-P platforms; post to NetSuite. Reconcile payroll liabilities against general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial records. What We’re Looking For Experience processing full-cycle payroll and administering employee benefits in a multi-jurisdiction Canadian environment. Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory remittances, year-end reporting, and compliance requirements across federal and provincial jurisdictions. Hands-on experience with payroll reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and payroll-related financial reporting. High attention to detail, strong numerical accuracy, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Comfort working with multiple benefit providers, government agencies, and internal stakeholders. Proficiency with payroll systems, Excel, and financial spreadsheets; experience with tools such as NetSuite, Rippling, or other integrated HRIS/payroll platforms is an asset. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, prioritize competing tasks, and work independently. Clear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, service-oriented approach. Compensation & Benefits $65,000 - $75,000 (CAD) base salary Equity participation Comprehensive health and wellness benefits Flexible Paid Time Off Remote-first Opportunities to grow with a high-performing, technology-enabled organization

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle semi-monthly payroll and benefits administration for employees across multiple Canadian jurisdictions. Handle financial reporting, payroll remittances, and coordinate with vendors and government agencies to ensure legislative compliance.