Benevity is the way the world does good, providing companies (and their employees) with technology to take social action on the issues they care about. Through giving, volunteering, grantmaking, employee resource groups and micro-actions, we help most of the Fortune 100 brands build better cultures and use their power for good. We’re also one of the first B Corporations in Canada, meaning we’re as committed to purpose as we are to profits. We have people working all over the world, including Canada, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and more!
Benevity is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our Finance team. In this role, you will manage payroll operations, ensuring precise calculation of wages, taxes, and deductions. Working closely with the Senior Payroll Specialist and People Team, you will process payroll, update and maintain employee data, address payroll-related inquiries, and maintain regulatory compliance. As a global organization, Benevity employs individuals across Canada, the United States, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
What you’ll do:
Payroll Processing: Manage the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, including salary, bonuses, deductions, and leave balances. Involvement from the entry of data right to the release of funds to payroll processors. Work with the people team to ensure payroll changes are received as required and translated to timely deposits to employees
Compliance: Stay updated with changes in payroll-related laws and regulations. Ensure payroll operations are compliant with federal, state/provincial, and local requirements
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records for all employees
Prepare reports detailing payroll activities for management review
Issue Resolution: Serve as a professional point of contact for employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues. Resolve any discrepancies or errors in payroll in a timely and efficient manner
Accounting: Reconciliation of payroll general ledger accounts to supporting data
Expense Reports: Expense report data entry and review/approval
Analysis: Pay-period to pay-period analysis
Process documentation: update internal documentation for global payroll processes, timelines, updates, and deadlines
Benefits Administration: Enrolling and ensuring accurate payroll deductions
Payroll System Management: Utilize payroll software to process payroll. Recommend and implement improvements to payroll processes and systems for increased efficiency and accuracy
What you’ll bring:
Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll administration or a related field, with expertise in full-cycle payroll processes
Proficient with cloud-based payroll systems, including ADP (Canada), JustWorks (U.S.), and DEEL (International)
Knowledgeable about Canadian and U.S. payroll tax and wage regulations
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
Strong numerical and analytical capabilities
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Skilled in handling sensitive information confidentially
Experience with Oracle Netsuite ERP is a valuable asset
We’re not employees, we’re Benevity-ites. From all locations, backgrounds and walks of life, who deserve more …
Innovative work. Growth opportunities. Caring co-workers. And a chance to do work that fills us with a sense of purpose.
If the idea of working on tech that helps people do good in the world lights you up ... If you want a career where you’re valued for who you are and challenged to see who you can become …
It’s time to join Benevity. We’re so excited to meet you.
At Benevity, we embrace a flexible hybrid approach to where we work that empowers our people in a way that supports great work, strong relationships, and personal well-being. For those located near one of our offices, while there’s no set requirement for in-office time, we do value the moments when coming together in person helps us build connection and collaboration. Whether it’s for onboarding, project work, or a chance to align and bond as a team, we trust our people to make thoughtful decisions about when showing up in person matters most.
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are part of Benevity’s DNA. You’ll see the impact of our massive investment in DEIB daily — from our well-supported employee resources groups to the exceptional diversity on our leadership and tech teams.
We know that diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and passions are what move our business and our people forward, so we're committed to creating a culture of belonging with equal opportunities for everyone to shine.
That starts with a fair and accessible hiring process. If you want to feel seen, heard and celebrated, you belong at Benevity.
Candidates with disabilities who may require accommodations throughout the hiring or assessment process are encouraged to reach out to [email protected].
