Payroll & Benefits Coordinator (Fixed-term Contract - 13 months)

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about supporting a global workforce? Join our team as a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator! In this dynamic role, you'll ensure seamless and efficient payroll processing across the globe by collecting and inputting payroll data with precision. You'll maintain accurate employee records in our HR systems, assist with comprehensive global payroll reporting, and manage fund transfers. Additionally, you'll support the administration of employees' benefits, ensuring employees receive the best possible support. If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a team that values precision and efficiency, apply now!

What you will be responsible for:

• Payroll Processing (Biweekly and Monthly):
  • Assisting in all steps of the biweekly payroll processing for full-cycle payroll for Canada, the US and the UK.
  • Creating and submitting monthly payroll data for each country to our 3rd party payroll providers.
  • Collecting, inputting and reviewing payroll data, making necessary adjustments and posting payroll upon approval.
  • Assisting with international employee vacation reporting.
  • Preparing and managing fund transfers for global payroll submissions on a monthly basis.
  • Participating in year-end payroll activities, including record of employment submissions, creating payroll codes, and other related tasks.
  • Serve as the primary contact to assist employees with daily payroll-related queries.

• Benefits Processing:
  • Maintaining and updating employee information in benefit, pension and employee perk programs.
  • Acting as the initial point of contact for triaging employee benefit queries.

• Employee Data Changes Processing:
  • Serving as the main point of contact for entering data into HR systems for new hires, terminations, job changes, etc and maintaining the Organizational Chart.
  • Assisting P&C team members and P&C team members and employees with time management inquiries, including system updates for vacation, sick time, and lieu time.

• Additional Total Rewards responsibilities:
  • Supporting various projects for the Total Rewards Team.
  • Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, significantly impacting the company.
  • Treating employees' personal information with the utmost seriousness, ensuring it is entered accurately and promptly.
  • Quickly finding solutions to payroll issues, especially those impacting payroll deadlines or employee pay, ensuring smooth and timely payroll operations.
    
    

Essential Qualifications:

• University degree or college diploma in Finance, Business, Human Resources, or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in Canadian payroll processing.
• Familiarity with HR systems (experience with UKG Pro, formerly UltiPro, is a plus).
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, with excellent Excel skills.
• High level of confidentiality, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to customer service and automation.
• Ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally.
• Excellent problem-solving and judgment skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to ensure payroll deadlines are met.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic business setting.
• A critical thinker with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Independent and resourceful, with a proactive "can do" attitude.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in benefits administration.
• Experience with US and additional global payroll processes.
  
  

Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive Benefit Plan
• Competitive Vacation Policy
• Regular Company Fun Events
• StarTech.com Product Discount
  
  

About us

We are in the business of human-centered experiences starting with yours. We believe delivering on our promise of "hard-to-find, made easy" begins with an employee experience founded in opportunity, teamwork, empowerment, and curious minds always asking what if. Not only does our commitment to the exceptional deepen relationships with our partners and customers, it also ignites connection within our team.

Born and raised in London, Ontario, Canada and now taking on the world, we are a vibrant and growing tech company with a proven track-record of success. StarTech.com makes it easy for IT professionals around the globe to identify, find, get and use the hard-to-find connectivity parts they need to enable and enhance their technology solutions.

Operating in 26 countries globally, we are proud to be included as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2024 and for the 14th consecutive year. In 2022, StarTech.com was proud to be included in Financial Post's FP500, a ranking of Canada's largest corporations based on revenue. We are honoured to be named by Kincentric in 2019 as one of Canada's "Best Employers" as well as "one of Canada's fastest growing companies" for a ninth year in a row by "Profit 500".

StarTech.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, StarTech.com will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.