Manager, Payroll and Benefits (North America)Full-timeCompensation: CAD 110,000 - CAD 120,000 - yearlyLocation:25 York Street, Toronto, CanadaVacancy: This posting is for an existing open role at WildBrain’s Toronto office.Hybrid work:Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work.About the RoleThis role manages a small team that executes Canadian and US Payroll across multiple entities. This manager is also responsible for overseeing and executing against all health and welfare plans, retirement plans and leave management for WildBrain’s North American offices. The role works closely with the VP, Global Talent Operation on plan designs and long-term strategy, but is responsible for ongoing execution, state and federal compliance and management of invoicing and remittances across the Payroll and Benefits function. A successful Manager rolls up their sleeves to get the work done while providing supervision and guidance to the team as well.ResponsibilitiesReview the bi-weekly payroll process to ensure that all employees are paid timely and accuratelyOversee the administration of benefit programs and ensure the enrolment of all eligible employees is completeMaintain an understanding of and ensure compliance with state/provincial and federal regulations around payroll, time management, absence management, retirement and health and welfare programsDevelop, maintain and document payroll and benefits policies and procedures for Canada and the USWork closely with Talent Systems on system maintenance and configuration in support of compliant and accurate payrollWork with the VP, Global Talent Operations to analyze the current benefit programs and provide recommendations to improve itMaintain relationships with benefit carriers and brokers, with the support of the VP, Global Talent OperationsCoordinate (and conduct as needed)



regular training and workshops to educate employees about benefit plans and answer any questions they might haveAct as a liaison between employees and benefit carriers during claims escalation progressOwn employee communication around Perks, including all documentation shared on The Hub and Talent Space. Communicate to employees on a frequent basis on such topics as Wellness, Health, Retirement and WildBrain’s employee offerings. Will also include collaboration with the EMEA & APAC Talent team on global initiativesOversee the timely receipt, breakdown and payment of all invoices related to Benefits and Payroll servicesLead the execution of equity processing that flows through US and Canadian payrollsLead absencemanagement in the US and Canada, working with internal teams and vendors to ensure compliance and also provide good experience to employees navigating the processManage annual and bi-annual Open Enrollment periods for employees, working with Communications, the Talent Management team, vendors and brokers, and internal systems to execute cleanlyBe knowledgeable about current industry trends and market competitiveness, bringing recommendations to the VP, Global Talent OperationsCoordinate the global quarterly accruals for Finance around employee paymentsAdditional AccountabilitiesEnsure completion of quarterly reporting for Finance teams (vacation and severance)Contribute to all Audit activities, running reports, fielding queries and supporting on both internal and external auditsAnnual refresh and calculation of fringe rates for Canada and the US, based on anticipated plan design changes,



population changes and statutory requirementsOversee all Compliance Reporting in Canada and the US, including ACA Reporting, 401(K) Discrimination testing and 5500 filings, etc.Lead preparation and execution of all year-end activities, partnering with Talent Systems to ensure timely updates to tax rates, benefit rates, etc.Ownership of all documentation and communication available on The Hub and Talent Space around Payroll and BenefitsCoordinate required reports for Corporate Insurance renewals in North America (e.G. US Workers Comp)Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, with a strong customer service mentality and a high degree of integrity, accountability, and emotional intelligence.Knowledgeable with state, provincial and federal regulations regarding employment and labor laws.Experience with UKGHRIS and payroll system preferred.Excellent analytical and organization skills, with a proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.What We OfferWorking at WildBrain is more than a job – it’s the opportunity to join forces with extraordinary, insightful and imaginative people who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a work environment that promotes creativity and individuality.Total RewardsAt WildBrain, we strive for equitable and consistent pay practices within a robust total rewards framework. Compensation may vary within the same role based on experience, performance, specialized expertise, and overall impact.Paid time offRetirement savings with company matchingComprehensive health and dental coverage, with shared premium costs from day oneEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)WildBrain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager, Payroll And Benefits (North America) - C$110,000 - C$120,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 WildBrain
📍 Winnipeg