Job Payroll Specialist

We’re looking for a detail-obsessed, highly organized and diligent Payroll Specialist to join our team. This role involves collaborating with the People and Finance teams to manage full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple entities within the Mogo Group of Companies.

If you’re looking for opportunities to gain experience in different areas within Payroll, like to nerd out with numbers/systems and want to build a career in payroll, check out the requirements below! We want to hear from you.

What you'll do:

• Process full-cycle bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees (current team members in Canada, US & UK)
• Administer ad hoc payroll runs, prepare calculations for manual cheques, EFT’s and wire transfers
• Process and submit ROE’s
• Be a champion of change and make recommendations to evolve/streamline processes and procedures that support our business growth
• Perform calculations and run pay changes/adjustments
• Input employee information into our payroll systems and maintain accurate records
• Prepare calculations for remittances such as EHT, WCB, benefits premiums etc.
• Carry out year end payroll procedures including preparing T4’s, US W2s, UK P11ds and other required statutory filings
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end reports
• Prepare journal entries for payroll
• Administer benefits enrollment, changes and terminations (Canada and US)
• Respond to and provide guidance on general Payroll related inquiries (benefits, policies, time off etc.)

What you'll need:

• 2-3 years of full-cycle payroll experience, preferably with multi-province experience and bonus points if you’ve worked at a tech company!
• Working-level knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations and guidelines, experience with US and UK is an advantage
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail to produce high quality and accurate work
• Strong sense of deadlines and ownership of work
• Tech savvy and comfortable using Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and payroll software (we use Rise and ADP)
• High sense of urgency and able to juggle multiple priorities without breaking a sweat
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Able to handle confidential information and delicate situations with discretion and sensitivity

Benefits of working with us:

• ALWAYS FULLY REMOTE WORK - Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, supported by necessary resources #LI-Remote
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness - Access medical, dental, and vision coverage plus a Health Spending Account
• Stock Options - Have a stake in the company's success through stock options
• Flex Vacation - Benefit from paid time off, including vacation days, holidays, and personal days
• Innovative and Inclusive Culture - Engage in cutting-edge projects and be part of an inclusive workplace
• Wellbeing Programs - Access counseling services, mental health support, and additional wellness resources

About Us:

We help make it easy for Canadians to achieve financial freedom while making a positive impact.
We live in the most innovative and technologically advanced era, yet so much struggle exists. Most of us are far from where we want to be financially.
We all want a better future. A better world where reaching financial freedom is a question of when, not if. One that's equitable so that all can prosper. One that's safe from the impact of climate change.
Our money has the power to change the world. It’s up to us to do things differently.

Apply today! Do you know anyone who would be a great fit for this role or other roles on our career page? Please share this job posting with them! Mogo is an inclusive place to spend your work life. We hire team members for their talent and diverse backgrounds. Bring your unique perspective to Mogo and help our customers achieve their best financial lives.