Who We Are At KEV, we help school districts eliminate the school finance blind spot. Our platform gives district finance teams real-time visibility and traceability into every dollar collected at the school level—whether it’s cash, cheque, or digital. From field trips to fundraisers, we help them manage every dollar with confidence. More than 27,000 schools across North America trust KEV to manage over $8 billion annually. By unifying payments, accounting, and reporting, KEV simplifies life for bookkeepers, builds trust with parents, and gives finance leaders the oversight their current systems cannot. It is how we help schools stay compliant, reduce risk, and focus on what matters most, student success.
Backed by Five Arrows, the PE arm of Rothschild & Co., KEV is investing more than ever to support K‑12 in a world of tighter budgets, rising scrutiny, and fast‑changing tech. We’re headquartered in Toronto, with offices across North America. If you’re excited by the idea of building tech that protects schools, empowers finance teams, and improves education through better systems, KEV is the place for you.
About the Role As Payroll & Benefits Manager, you’ll own the full payroll and benefits function at KEV—the engine that keeps our team paid accurately and on time, and ensures our total rewards programs are competitive, compliant, and meaningful. This is a hands‑on role for someone who takes personal pride in getting every number right, but who also thinks strategically about how payroll and benefits programs support talent retention and business growth.
You’ll be the go‑to expert for all things payroll and benefits across our Canadian and US employee populations, working closely with People & Culture, Finance, and our leadership team to build scalable, compliant, and people‑first programs. If you thrive at the intersection of precision and process—and want your work to directly support a mission‑driven company—this is the role for you.
The base salary range for this role is 85,000–100,000 CAD. Total compensation may also include bonus and benefits.
How You’ll Contribute Own end‑to‑end payroll processing for KEV’s Canadian and US employee populations—full-cycle, multi‑jurisdiction, on time and error‑free
Manage all benefits administration: enrollment, renewals, vendor relationships, employee inquiries, and claims escalation
Lead annual benefits renewals—benchmarking, carrier negotiations, and internal communications—in partnership with the VP,



People & Culture
Ensure compliance across payroll legislation, tax filings, and reporting obligations in all operating jurisdictions (including ROEs, T4s, W‑2s)
Build and maintain payroll and benefits policies, documentation, and process guides that scale as KEV grows
Partner with Finance on payroll reconciliation, accruals, and reporting to support month‑end close and annual audit requirements
Serve as the primary employee resource for payroll and benefits questions—timely, clear, and empathetic responses every time
Identify and champion improvements to payroll systems, workflows, and data integrity—automating where possible, reducing manual touchpoints
Support People & Culture initiatives including compensation reviews, total rewards communications, and HRIS data management
Who You Are 5+ years of full‑cycle payroll experience in a multi‑jurisdiction Canadian environment; US payroll experience a significant asset
PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation or equivalent; CPM or active pursuit is an asset
Demonstrated experience managing group advantages programs end‑to‑end—renewal cycles, carrier management, and employee education
Deep fluency in payroll legislation, tax compliance, and employment standards across Canada; US federal/state knowledge a plus
Proficient with a major payroll platform (Rippling and Stirling preferred, but experience in Ceridian Dayforce, ADP Workforce Now, or equivalent works as well) and confident in HRIS data management
Exceptional attention to detail—you catch discrepancies before they become problems
Clear, empathetic communicator who can explain complex payroll or perks concepts to any audience without jargon
Comfortable working in a fast‑moving, growth‑stage company where processes are still being built (not just inherited)
High integrity—you understand that handling payroll data means handling people’s livelihoods, and you take that seriously
What We Offer Competitive compensation—fair, competitive pay
Meaningful benefits—your well‑being matters, both at work and at home




Retirement Savings Support—company‑matched programs, including RRSP matching in Canada and 401(k) contributions in the U.S.
Professional development—ongoing learning, stretch opportunities, and continuing education, including KEV Academy for onboarding and skill‑building, plus KEV University, our online platform offering a wide range of courses
Hybrid model—3 days in the office to collaborate and connect, with flexibility the rest of the week
Flexible PTO—take the time you need to recharge with close to 4 weeks of vacation and a company‑wide holiday closure
Office perks—fully stocked snack bar and occasional catered lunches—great conversations (and ideas) often start around good food
Why You’ll Love Working at KEV Make a real difference every day—your work supports children, parents, and schools across North America. We don’t just build software; we create solutions that simplify lives and strengthen communities.
The KEV Way—innovation is a constant, with a guiding focus on how we help our schools and the students they serve.
Grow with us—real opportunities to learn, develop, and shape your career as we scale fast.
Work alongside excellence—team-oriented, accountable teammates who treat each other with respect and humility.
Celebrate community and culture—team‑building fun, customer voice sessions, monthly townhalls, and the KEVite Awards recognize top contributors.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by an individual joining the KEV team in this or any other capacity.
KEV Group is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with your recruiter.
KEV Group is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.
KEV may use AI‑enabled tools to support components of our recruitment process. These tools are used to support human decision making. All hiring decisions are made by our People and Culture team in partnership with Hiring Managers.

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📌 Payroll and Benefits Manager (Ontario)
🏢 KEV Group
📍 Ontario