U.S. Payroll and Benefits Specialist (contract) Job Category: Corporate
Posted : August 7, 2026
Full-Time
Hybrid
Locations Showing 1 location
Saint-Laurent, QC H4S1R3, CAN

Description Ready to take the next step in your career?
Join a global company shaping the future with technology that drives lasting impact.
Hypertec is seeking a U.S. Payroll and Benefits Specialist (contract) to join our Human Resources team in Montreal, Quebec . If you are motivated, collaborative, and aligned with our values, we would love to hear from you.
We believe that how we work is just as important as what we build. Our values reflect the mindset we bring to everything we do:
Innovation
Customer Focus
Trust
Entrepreneurship
What You’ll Be Contributing: Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for 100+ hourly and salaried employees in USA using UKG; manage off-cycles as needed;
Manage year-end processing of tax forms (W-2s and 1095-Cs) and government declarations;
Coordinate efforts between Payroll, HR, Finance and other departments to ensure employees are paid accurately, on time, and in accordance with government legislation;
Review and validate timecard entries for hourly employees;
Analyze custom reporting to review significant variances for accuracy;
Process and monitor garnishment orders and other special payments;
Coordinate benefit premium payments for employees on leave of absence;
Assist in managing various time off policies;
Coordinate and administer group medical benefits and retirement (401k) benefits, including enrollments, terminations, and monthly invoice reconciliations;
Coordinate various elements of the annual benefits renewal and Open Enrollment cycle;
Assist in annual Workers Compensation renewal and audit;
Provide excellent customer service to employees by responding to general inquiries regarding payroll and benefits;
Provide guidance and training to employees on payroll and timekeeping systems;
Special projects as needed
What Sets You Apart:



3 to 5 years experience with full-cycle payroll processing for USA employees;
Experience with UKG payroll system is an asset;
Certification from the PayrollOrg (formerly the American Payroll Association) or ongoing is an asset;
Proficient computer skills with Word, Outlook, and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables);
Personal integrity when working with confidential information;
Strong attention to detail and adaptability, with ability to process large volumes of data;
Superior problem solving, multitasking, and organizational skills;
Strong interpersonal & communication skills in English (verbal and written) to communicate with American employees.
What’s In it For You: Hybrid work model (3 days per week in office), supported by competitive benefits.
Comprehensive health benefits that ensure you and your family are covered for a wide range of medical needs.
Health Spending Account (HSA).
Paid Floater Days.
Our head office will soon relocate to a new, state-of-the-art facility in LaSalle, near the Lachine Canal. Designed to set new standards in sustainability, it reflects our commitment to responsible growth and innovation.
About Hypertec Founded in 1984, Hypertec empowers innovators to push boundaries and lead their industries through transformative technology.
Through our five divisions—High Performance Compute & AI, Data Center Construction, Health, Custom Manufacturing, and Solutions Partner—we help clients turn complex challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth. Trusted by leaders in AI, financial services, media & entertainment, healthcare, and the public sector, we serve clients in over 80 countries.
Recognized globally for innovation and sustainability, including our revolutionary immersion-born servers, we continue to deliver technology that makes a lasting difference.
Hypertec is an equal chance employer.
Hypertec evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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📌 U.S. Payroll and Benefits Specialist (contract) (Quebec City)
🏢 Hypertec Group
📍 Quebec City