WildBrain

Media Production

Manager,PayrollandBenefits(NorthAmerica)

CA$115–155k ~AI est. Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“Manager, Payroll and Benefits (North America) at WildBrain. Skills: Payroll, Benefits, Compliance. Review bi-weekly payroll process. Ensure employees paid timely and accurately”

Industry & Context.

Media Production

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Knowledgeable with state, provincial and federal regulations regarding employment and labor laws

Nice to Have

Experience with UKG HRIS and payroll system preferred, Proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred

What You'll Do.

Review bi-weekly payroll process

Ensure employees paid timely and accurately

Oversee administration of benefit programs

Ensure enrolment of eligible employees is complete

Maintain understanding of and ensure compliance with state/provincial

and document payroll and benefits policies

Work closely with Talent Systems on system maintenance

Analyze current benefit programs

Provide recommendations to improve benefit programs

Maintain relationships with benefit carriers and brokers

Coordinate regular training and workshops for employees

Educate employees about benefit plans

Answer employee questions about benefit plans

Act as liaison between employees and benefit carriers

Own employee communication around Benefits

Communicate to employees on Wellness

Oversee timely receipt

Lead execution of equity processing

Lead absence management in US and Canada

Ensure compliance with absence management

Provide good employee experience navigating absence management

Manage annual and bi-annual Open Enrollment periods

Bring recommendations on industry trends and market competitiveness

Coordinate global quarterly accruals for Finance

Ensure completion of quarterly reporting for Finance teams

Contribute to all Audit activities

Run reports for audits

Field queries for audits

Support internal and external audits

Oversee all Compliance Reporting in Canada and the

Lead preparation and execution of all year-end activities

Coordinate required reports for Corporate Insurance renewals

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with VP, Global Talent Operations; Collaboration with EMEA & APAC Talent team; Partnering with Talent Systems; Working with Communications; Working with Talent Management team; Working with vendors and brokers; Working with internal systems teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

Location: 25 York Street, Toronto, Canada Vacancy: 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. Find a job that lets your imagination run wild! WildBrain is made up of a team of innovators and creators who bring industry-leading kids’ content and brands to families globally. We inspire imagination, put creativity first and believe in the power of storytelling. We are constantly connecting the powers of our global team, making WildBrain a collaborative, openminded and passionate environment to work in. To work at WildBrain means you get to create stories that lets imaginations run wild. Join our team today and make us part of your story! About the Role This 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. * Review the bi-weekly payroll process to ensure that all employees are paid timely and accurately * Oversee the administration of benefit programs and ensure the enrolment of all eligible employees is complete * Maintain an understanding of and ensure compliance with state/provincial and federal regulations around payroll, time management, absence management, retirement and health and welfare programs * Develop, maintain and document payroll and benefits policies and procedures for Canada and the US * Work closely with Talent Systems on system mai

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