Payroll Specialist

About Stewart Tutoring

The platform hosts certification programs for several professional associations. Language learning is the core product, with live classes and self-paced lessons.

About the role

The Payroll Specialist runs biweekly payroll for about 900 employees in 12 states, hourly and salaried. Joining the Finance team in Hamilton, reporting to the Payroll Manager. Remote, open to candidates across Canada. Hours are flexible, with one short team call each morning.

What you'll do

• Prepare payroll journal entries and accruals for accounting.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation for audits.
• Answer employee questions about paychecks, withholding and direct deposit.
• Enter new hires, terminations, pay changes and deductions.

What we're looking for

• 2+ years of hands-on payroll processing, ideally multi-state.
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Clear communicator with employees who are upset about their check.
• Comfortable with garnishments and tax withholding setup.
• Experience with ADP, Paylocity, Paycom, UKG or Workday.

Bonus points

• Canadian payroll.
• Experience with a payroll system conversion.

What we offer

Compensation: $57,000 - $66,000 a year

• Extended health and dental benefits.
• RRSP matching.
• Paid vacation.
• Home office allowance.
• Professional development budget.
• Life insurance.
• Paid sick days.

Start: Within 30 days.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Stewart Tutoring.