Payroll Assistant

**Who we are**:
For over 20 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world's most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It's a place where you can genuinely make an impact - and be recognized for it.

**Your Role**:
Reporting to the Manager of Accounting Operations and working in conjunction with the Payroll Specialist, you will assist in administering, processing and maintaining the payroll and benefits for Global Relay's Canadian, US, and UK employees. You will also assist in the other related day-to-day operational tasks and financial activities of the Finance & Accounting team.

**Your Job**:

- Assist in the processing of full-cycle payroll for 900+ Canadian, US, and UK employees
- Assist in the completion of reconciliation and analysis tasks for Canadian, US, and UK employee benefit programs for employee withholding, tax and financial reporting purposes
- Working with the Payroll Specialist to reconcile monthly invoices and balance statements for other employee programs for Canadian, US, and UK employees for payroll purposes
- Prepare Records of Employment for employee departures and terminations when directed by the Payroll Specialist.
- Prepare incentive payout calculations and input into the payroll system for payroll processing
- Input of company bonuses, employee expense reimbursements, and other special payments for payroll processing.
- Assist in the preparation of annual year end payroll documentation for Canadian T4s, US W2s, and UK P11Ds and P60s, as directed by the Payroll Specialist
- Prepare payroll journal entries and reconciliations on a semi-monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Understand current payroll legislation and requirements and keep informed of any pending changes in Canada, US (federal and state), and the UK
- Ensure interpretation of legislated requirements and company policies are implemented and adhered to appropriately
- Act as a resource and resolve payroll inquiries from employees and managers
- Maintain confidentiality of all payroll information and documents at all times
- Ensure government reporting and remittance requirements are met
- Assist in the research of applicable tax treatment of benefits in Canada, US (federal and state), and the UK.
- Assist in the creation, implementation, and maintenance of the operating procedures for all payroll processes, alongside the Human Resources team
- Continuously strive to implement best practices, looking for areas to streamline and automate wherever possible.
- Assist in ad hoc departmental projects

**About You**:

- Minimum 1-2 years of working in an finance or accounting team, demonstrating an interest in learning payroll
- A diploma or degree in business administration or related field, with some Accounting courses; PCP or CPM designation preferred
- Impeccable accuracy with numbers and high attention to detail
- Ability to exercise tact and discretion and to be entrusted with confidential information
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and time-manage
- Excellent telephone etiquette and ability to write clear, concise and formal business communications
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team with mínimal supervision
- Ability to work in a fast paced team environment
- Strong work ethic and integrity
- Prior knowledge in US and UK payroll is not mandatory, but must be open to learning about the rules and regulations on those jurisdictions
- Familiarity with payroll systems (including Payworks and iSolved) is an asset

The Payroll Assistant may be required to occasionally work overtime when facing impending deadlines.

**What you can expect**:
At Global Relay, there's no ceiling to what you can achieve. It's the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You'll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You'll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you'll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.

Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are personalized to meet the unique needs of every individual.

We understand flexible work arrangements are important, and we encourage that in our wor