Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Mat Leave Contract)

What is Later?
Later is the leading social media marketing and commerce platform that helps small business owners and creators grow their brands and businesses online. With a unique combination of tools, machine-learning-based recommendations, and education, Later makes it easy to visually plan & schedule social content, drive traffic, and increase sales – empowering customers to turn their passions into possibilities.
Later started at a hackathon in late 2013. Six months later, “Latergramme” launched to almost 20,000 people waiting to use the first version. Later is now the leading visual marketing platform for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Pinterest in the world with over seven million users, and in 2021 was ranked #18 in Canada in Deloitte's Fast 50 list, #119 in North America, and placed 51st in the Globe and Mail's Fastest Growing Companies list.
Later & Mavrck
In March 2022, Later was acquired by Boston-based influencer marketing platform Mavrck. The Mavrck platform allows large enterprise brands to automate their influencer marketing strategy for smoother partnerships and performance on campaigns. Together, we’re helping connect creators & marketers to grow their social followings and businesses on social media.
What you’ll be doing
Later is hiring for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our growing team! Reporting to the Controller, and working closely with the Finance and People & Places team, you will manage payroll and benefits administration for our 150+ employees. We are in a scale-up phase so we are looking for someone who enjoys a fast-paced and agile environment and has scaled payroll and benefits administration processes.

• Responsible for the completion of standard year end payroll tasks (e.g. reconcile and distribute T4s, T2200s, W2s etc.)
• Responsible for keeping the payroll systems current by processing terminations/resignations, new hires, allowances, bonuses, remuneration changes, unpaid leaves, parental leave top-ups, expenses etc., as well as processing payroll reconciliations, ROEs, short-term disability claims & benefits deductions
• Administer Canadian group benefits programs (RBC Group Benefits and HSA Wellness Spending Account) by adding new enrolments, removing past employees, updating salary and coverage modifications, and processing monthly billings
• Ensure that payroll is in compliant with ESA regulations of the relevant province and internal policies
• Maintaining detailed records and documentation of all payroll functions and processes
• Prepare the required quarterly and annual filings, including but not limited to WorkSafe BC and Employer Health Tax
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc reports for the Senior Accountant, FP&A team and Controller
• Ad hoc duties as required
• Reconcile each pay period and provide supporting documentation
• Input, administer, and process the semi-monthly payroll for 150+ Canadian employees accurately and on a timely basis
• Liaise with our EOR and UK Subsidiary representatives to ensure new hires and payroll changes are processed on a timely basis and in compliance with local requirements
• Review, administer and process semi-monthly payroll for 100+ US employees
• Responding to inquiries from employees, government agencies, and/or other third parties
• Help create and contribute to current payroll workflows

We are committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. If you identify with any of the following, we encourage you to apply!

• Ability to analyze and review data for errors and be able to work independently
• 5+ years of full cycle payroll experience
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification (preferred)
• Experience with payroll service provider transition is an asset
• An open-mind about payroll optimization as well as development of payroll efficiencies
• Must have experience processing payroll for 150+ employees in multiple provinces across Canada
• Experience working with US & International payroll, including knowledge of Deel platform is preferred
• A strong understanding of taxable benefits
• Experience with time-driven deadlines; and an eye for extreme attention to detail and accuracy
• Intermediate Google Suite (Sheets, Docs) skills
• An understanding of payroll regulatory requirements and Employment Standards Acts
• Ability to exercise good judgment & show initiative
• Professional written and verbal communication with high confidentiality and discretion
• Experience working with WagePoint and ADPRun considered an asset

Our values

• Lead with Humility: We put what’s best for all ahead of what’s best for one - no big egos here.
• Make it Happen: We have big ambitions and the courage to achieve them.
• Adapt + Grow: We view uncertainty as opportunity and nimbly adapt.
• Celebrate: We bring an optimistic mindset into everything we do. We celebrate progress, each other, and unique perspectives.
• Succeed Together: We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment - there’s a seat for everyone here.

Some perks of being on our team include...

• Flexible PTO: To further support freedom and flexibility, we want you to take the time off when you want or need it to best recharge!
• Technology Bonus: We provide our team with a generous technology bonus to set you up with the tools you need to succeed in your role.
• Learning & Development: Growth is a big reason people choose to join our team. We provide opportunities through lunch and learns, training, coaching, mentorship programs, and workshops. We also provide each employee with a generous Education & Conference budget - We support you in pursuing your passions and continued learning!
• Healthcare: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, STD & LTD, 401k (US-based employees) and an Employee and Family Assistance Program to support the wellbeing of you and your family.
• Parental benefits: We offer parental leave top-ups, family forming support and a life-transitions program to ensure you and your family are well supported when returning to work
• Wellness: We provide our employees with a monthly Wellness Spending Account, to help cover costs related to fitness equipment, personal training, gym memberships or health and wellness practitioners. We also provide a variety of workshops, meditation and yoga at our monthly Wellness Wednesday events to help our team perform at their best.
• Flexible Working Environment & Work from anywhere program: We acknowledge (now more than ever) the importance of work/life balance.
• Employee Resource Groups: Belonging is an important part of doing your best work. These ERGs provide support and community for employees

Where we work
We hire into our hub cities of Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Vancouver, BC; Toronto, ON; and London, UK. We post our positions in the hub location(s) where we are open to having the successful candidate be located.
Diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
Later values diversity of thought; we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or age. Please let us know if you require any accommodations or support during the recruitment process.