Payroll Specialist - Canada at GoGlobal

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Processing, Attention To Detail, Compliance, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Excel, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills, Team Player, Canadian Payroll Laws, ADP Workforce, Payroll Certification, Process Improvement, Automation, Time Management, Record Keeping

Industry

Professional Services

Description

GoGlobal is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced Payroll Specialist to support end-to-end payroll operations in Canada. In this role, you will be responsible for managing in-house payroll processes for employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance with applicable regulations, and timely salary payments. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to continuously improve and support the automation of existing payroll processes. As part of your day-to-day responsibilities, you will manage semi-monthly payroll cycles, generate and validate payslips, perform payroll reconciliations, oversee provincial tax filings and remittances, and provide operational support to internal teams by addressing payroll-related inquiries and challenges. Role & Responsibilities Take full ownership of the end-to end payroll process for Canadian employees, including payroll input validation, calculations, and execution. Manage complex in-house Canadian payroll, ensuring accuracy and legal adherence. Ensure the payslips are generated accurately and distributed in a timely and compliant manner to workers. Compute workers’ net pay based on time records, benefits, taxes, and other relevant items. Responds to inquiries on salaries, deductions, attendance, time records, and other payroll-related matters. Ensure compliance with provincial and federal payroll requirements (e.g., CPP, EI, income tax, WSIB/CNESST). Calculates Gross-Ups, simulations and any on-demand payroll requests from internal stakeholders. Complete payroll reports for record-keeping purposes or managerial review. Validate payroll outputs, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely resolutions with internal teams and clients. Adheres to payroll policies and procedures and complie with relevant law. Identifie, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in timesheets and all payroll-related tasks. Serve as a payroll subject matter expert, offering timely advice to internal stakeholders. Coordinate and ensure timely remittance and filings to government authorities. Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records in line with audit and data protection standards. Participate in year-end tax processes, including T4, RL-1 slips, and reconciliation reports. Support audits and internal payroll reviews as needed. Contribute to process improvement and automation activities. Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field. 2+ years of progressive Canadian payroll experience is required. Due to the nature of the role, only candidates with direct Canadian payroll processing experience will be considered. Payroll Certification (CPP, PCP, or equivalent) is required In-depth knowledge of Canadian labour laws and payroll practices (familiarity with multiple provinces is a plus). Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. ADP Workforce experience is a plus, but candidates with hands-on experience using other payroll and HRIS platforms are encouraged to apply. Advanced-level Excel capabilities are essential for success in this role. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Team player with a flexible, global mindset and proactive problem-solving skills. Comfortable working in a startup or international business setting. 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 For more information, please visit GoGlobal.com 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. Ready to take the next step in your career with us? Apply now! **Kindly review the provided privacy notice (LINK) to gain a comprehensive understanding of our policies and practices governing the treatment of your Personal Data.

Responsibilities

The Payroll Specialist will manage end-to-end payroll processes for Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include managing payroll cycles, generating payslips, performing reconciliations, and addressing payroll-related inquiries.