Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Corel has an immediate vacancy for this role.

Push the boundaries of tech. In your sweatpants.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Payroll and Benefits specialist to help us change the way the world works. The ideal candidate will have a full understanding of US payroll law and regulations, and either know Canadian laws or be open to learning.

The top creative and technical minds could work anywhere. So why are so many of them choosing Corel? Here are three reasons:

• This is the moment. It’s an exciting time at Corel, with strong leadership, a refreshed brand, and a whole new approach to changing the way the world works. We’re at the forefront of a movement, and we want you to ride this wave with us.
• We want you to be you. Too often, companies tell you about their culture and then expect you to fit it. Our culture is built from the people who work here. We want you to feel safe to be who you are, take risks, and show us what you’ve got.
• It’s your world. We know you have a life. We want to be part of it, but not all of it. At Corel, we’re serious about empowering people to work when, how, and where they want. Couch? Sweatpants? Cool with us. We believe that happy employees mean happy customers. That’s why we hire amazing people and get out of their way.

Sound good so far? Awesome. Let’s talk more about the Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist role and see if we’re destined to be together.

As a Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist you will:

• Process and oversee biweekly payroll within the region of responsibility, which includes North America, Brazil, Taiwan and others as necessary
• Review payroll processing system to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions
• Resolve payroll issues and ensure strict compliance with company, federal and state regulations
• Set up new starters and leavers
• Review and maintain timekeeping system records and process changes to ensure time records are uploaded accurately and timely
• All absence management reporting including sickness and holiday tracking as well as end of year processes such as holiday reconciliations
• Provide Payroll GL files to Finance after each pay date
• Process month-end and quarter-end close procedures. Provide outstanding payroll reports to Finance or appropriate agencies, such as QTR End Vacation Liability reports for USA/Canada/Brazil/Taiwan or agency filings
• Communicate with State Agencies regarding Payroll taxes
• Register/reactivate/close tax IDs and submit necessary payroll reports on timely manner
• Balance daily tax invoices and arrange funding to ADP; address and resolve tax notices
• Audit quarterly and year-end tax reports to ensure accurate tax filings
• Manage year end processes and distribute all tax forms
• Assist other country payrolls as needed
• Responsible for administration of all NA benefit and retirement plans
• Act as main point of contact for all payroll queries within the region
• Act as main point of contact with payroll/benefits vendor for the US
• Responsible for benefits related questions and strategy where necessary
• Responsible for any system testing regarding benefits/payroll matter
• Collaborate with Finance, Tax Team and HR colleagues on various payroll and benefit related queries

What YOU bring to the team:

• Strong knowledge of the US payroll legislation and requirements
• Work experience of min. 5 years in a payroll and benefits role
• Able to work independently
• Strong communications skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving and data management skills
• Willingness to learn and be trained on different tools and technologies
• Ability to self-train, multitask and prioritize technical skills & knowledge
• Proficiency with Excel including Pivot Tables, VBA, etc.

What are you waiting for? Apply now! We can’t wait to meet you.

(FYI, we’re lucky to have a lot of interest and we so appreciate your application, though please note that we’ll only contact you if you’ve been selected for an interview.)

About Corel

Corel is a beloved and trusted industry titan fueled by make-everything-easier flexibility. With a 40-year legacy of innovation, we understand where you've been, and we're uniquely equipped to get you where you want to be. Our comprehensive collection of creative, collaborative, and productivity solutions propel your teams on their journey. From meeting your deadlines to realizing your dreams, Corel empowers all you do.

Our products enable millions of connected knowledge workers around the world to do great work faster. Our success is driven by an unwavering commitment to deliver a broad portfolio of innovative applications – including Parallels®, CorelDRAW®, MindManager®, and WinZip® – to inspire users and help them achieve their goals.

It is our policy and practice to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic.

Corel is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation that are required. Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request as required by Federal and Provincial regulations and Company Policy. Any information received relating to accommodation will be treated as confidential.

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