Payroll and Benefits Specialist

**Payroll and Benefits Specialist | **_Bedford, Nova Scotia or Boston, MA_**

INNOVASEA | Aquatic Solutions Built for Life

Innovasea designs the world’s most technologically advanced aquatic solutions for fish tracking and fish farming - and builds them to withstand the toughest conditions. We partner with customers to fully understand their needs and solve their most pressing challenges. It’s all driven by a commitment to make our ocean and freshwater ecosystems sustainable for future generations. Today. Tomorrow. For life.

**Role and Responsibilities**

The specialist will interact closely with our HR department as part of their day-to-day function in order to help us achieve our objectives.

The specialist will participate with the head of Finance and head of HR in defining our global payroll strategy, including scaling options, tools, processes, and providers.
- Ensure payroll processing, including related tax filings and payments are done timely and accurately, including updating provincial/state unemployment tax rates
- Assist with the set-up of new accounts with various federal, state, and local agencies as well as in future jurisdictions
- Create, maintain, and archive all personnel files (new hires, termination, etc.) and payroll records within regulatory compliance
- Assist with paperwork and processing for onboarding all new hires, employee termination, and status change
- Ensure eligible employees are enrolled in the applicable benefit plan within the time frame required. Regularly audit to ensure employees that have completed the waiting period are set up for pension and benefits contributions
- Develop and maintain adequate internal controls to assure accuracy of deductions and billing for benefit plans
- Conduct the timely and accurate processing of all health and benefit plan transactions, 401(k) funding, spending accounts, COBRA administration and other tasks as needed
- Day-to-day employee point of contact for all payroll, benefit and pension/401(k) related matters

**Required Skills and Experience**
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Canadian and/or USA processing payroll
- Experience administering Group Benefits and Pension/401(k)
- Strong attention to detail with good analytical skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines in a timely and accurate manner
- Flexibility and ability to undertake several tasks simultaneously and prioritize them effectively
- Must be able to work within a diverse work group in a professional and courteous manner

**Education**
- Completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field (preferably in business, finance or accounting)

**Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise**
- Experience working with ADP Workforce
- Experience working with BambooHR
- Intermediate to advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite
- International experience, especially in Eurozone countries is considered an asset
- Completion of Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) (Canada)
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) (USA)

**Benefits of the Job**
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability
- Paid time off and holidays
- Pension plan
- Flexible schedule with opportunity for Canadian and US based travel
- Hybrid schedule option available

**About Innovasea**

Fueled by leading-edge technology and a passion for research and development, Innovasea is revolutionizing aquaculture and advancing the science of fish tracking to make our oceans and freshwater ecosystems sustainable for future generations. With 275 employees worldwide, we provide full end-to-end solutions for fish farming and aquatic species research - including quality equipment that’s efficient and built to last, expert consulting services, and innovative platforms and products that deliver unrivaled data, information and insights.

**How to Apply**

No phone calls, no unsolicited third-party recruiters or agencies, please.

Innovasea is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.