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Payroll Specialist

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of multi-province Canadian payroll processing experience
  • Working knowledge of CRA regulations, provincial payroll requirements, statutory deductions, remittances, and year-end processes
  • Experience with payroll and HRIS platforms, such as ADP Workforcenow, UKG, Rippling or similar systems
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities

  • Own and process end-to-end Canadian payroll across multiple provinces, ensuring accurate and timely payments
  • Review and validate payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, commissions, and leaves of absence
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial payroll legislation and manage statutory remittances
  • Partner with People Experience, Finance, external payroll providers, and employees to resolve payroll issues and ensure data accuracy

Key facts

  • Remote from: Canada, North America
  • Full time
  • Mid-level (2-5 years)
  • Payroll Specialist
  • 72 - 72K yearly
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Analytical Skills
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management

About the company

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StackAdapt

IT Services & IT Consulting

StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels. Our state-of-the-art platform is where some of the most progressive work in machine learning meets cutting-edge user experience. StackAdapt is designed around the three core pillars of programmatic—planning, executing and analyzing. StackAdapt is ranked as the number 1 DSP on G2. For six consecutive years with over hundreds of reviews, StackAdapt has been recognized as a high performer and the highest-ranking DSP in customer satisfaction by G2. StackAdapt was also recognized as an Enterprise Fast 15 winner as part of the Technology Fast 50™ program in 2024 and is one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work in 2024. Learn more about StackAdapt here: www.stackadapt.com. And if you're looking for a change, we'd love to have you on our team—check out our open roles by visiting: www.stackadapt.com/careers. StackAdapt is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. We have teams and client support across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryIT Services & IT Consulting
Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Own and process end-to-end Canadian payroll across multiple provinces, ensuring accurate and timely payments in accordance with established payroll schedules.
  • Review and validate payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, commissions, leaves of absence, vacation payouts, and other earnings and deductions.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial payroll legislation, including income tax, CPP, EI, and employer payroll taxes. Manage statutory remittances, garnishments, and other required deductions and filings, including year-end activities such as T4 preparation and distribution.
  • Reconcile payroll registers, liabilities, and general ledger entries, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate payroll records and audit documentation in accordance with internal controls and audit requirements.
  • Partner with People Experience, Finance, external payroll providers, and employees to resolve payroll issues, respond to inquiries, and ensure payroll data is accurate and up to date across systems.
  • Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency through automation and system enhancements. Support payroll projects as needed, including system implementations, integrations, testing, and process documentation.

What You'll Bring to the Table

  • 2+ years of multi-province Canadian payroll processing experience..
  • Working knowledge of CRA regulations, provincial payroll requirements, statutory deductions, remittances, and year-end processes.
  • Experience with payroll and HRIS platforms, such as ADP Workforcenow, UKG, Rippling or similar systems.
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement, and supporting payroll projects.
 

The compensation range listed for this role reflects the expected base salary for candidates located in the posting country based on a global rate. It is informed by market data and the approved budget for this position. StackAdapt maintains different compensation ranges for roles across other countries and regions, and final offers will be aligned to the candidate’s current location. We do not ask candidates about current or prior salary history, and we will not use such information, if volunteered, in setting an offer.

This range represents base salary only. Depending on the role, candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Factors Influencing Final Compensation:

  • The final compensation offer will be determined by a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the candidate's specific experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, and relevant education, licensure, and certifications.
  • Other business factors, such as organizational needs and budget alignment, may also be considered in the final offer.
Base Salary Band$52,000—$71,500 CAD

StackAdapter's Enjoy:

  • Highly competitive salary
  • Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
  • Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!
  • Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
  • Health benefits from day one of employment
  • Work from home reimbursements
  • Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
  • Robust training and onboarding program
  • Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
  • Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
  • An awesome parental leave program
  • A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
  • Our social and team events!

Please note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on your country of employment and the nature of your engagement. In locations where StackAdapt does not have a legal entity, employment and benefits are administered in accordance with local regulations and partner policies.

StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability, superpower status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt.   StackAdapt is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.   We use artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the resume reviews of candidates and assess their fit based on the criteria outlined in the job posting. We do not use AI to make any final hiring or interview decisions.   About StackAdapt   We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded:   G2 Top Software for 2026
2026 Best Workplaces™ for Young Talent and in Canada by Great Place to Work®
#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising 2026 Winner in the (CTV/OTT) Product/Platform category for the 2026 ADWEEK Tech Stack Awards   To learn more about our privacy practices, please see our Privacy Policy.   #LI-REMOTE

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