Enter the Game!
Activate is a tech company known for creating Canada’s first full-scale interactive gaming facility. The Payroll and Benefits Specialist has primary responsibility to oversee full cycle payroll processing for Activate’s Canadian and US 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 Canadian provinces and US states; including all year-end payroll procedures
Oversee the collection of approved time and payroll data to maintain accurate payroll records
Manage the processing of employee status changes, analyze payroll and employee expenses, and ensure general ledger accounts are reconciled
Oversee 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
Lead 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
PCP/PLP designation is required
At least 5 years of transferable work experience
Proven working knowledge of payroll practices in Canada and USA
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 Canada and the US. 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 hr@playactivate.com 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.
