Manager,PayrollandBenefits(NorthAmerica)

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