Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist at KORE Wireless Inc

General hours of work: 8am-5pm plus lunch break

Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000 CAD

Location: Remote based – Ideally Ontario Remote

About The Job

The Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for performing all activities necessary to ensure the accuracy and timely processing of KORE’s US, Canada and Global Payrolls and Benefits. Global Payroll and Benefits experience would be a major plus!!

Financial

Essential Functions

• Complete full cycle payroll processing for the organization in the US and Canada (semi-monthly pay frequency) and globally (monthly pay frequency) and ensureaccurateandtimelybalancing of each payroll cycle. Subject matter expert for all US and Canadian payroll tax.
• Administer global benefit plans. Serving as the primary contact for benefit related inquiries, providing guidance on eligibility, coverage, and program requirements.
• Process employee enrollments, changes, terminations, and qualifying life events and spearhead the US open enrollment process.
• Administer all leaves; disability, maternity/parental, FMLA and compassionate care and coordinate benefit premiums during leaves with payroll.
• Deliver benefit orientation presentations to new employees and draft employee communicationsregardingplan updates and changes.
• Maintainaccuratebenefit records in all systems.
• Partner with Finance on monthly invoice reconciliation and discrepancy resolution.
• Support audits, governance documentation, and reporting by supplyingaccuratebenefitsdata.

Customer And Internal Stakeholders

• Effectively respond to employee-related inquiries and provide effective support in resolution.
• Work collaboratively with other departments, including Human Resources andFinanceto ensure that all payroll-related processes are aligned and effective.
• Effectively support Finance and HR reporting and analytics,initiativeand projects asrequired.

Business Process

• Ensure all payroll is reviewed andsubmittedwithin the agreed payroll calendars for each payroll company code.
• Maintain all payroll files and other required documentation for auditing purposes.
• Support audit asrequired.
• Ensure government reporting and filings are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Effectively support Finance and HR reporting and analytics,initiativeand projects asrequired.

Leadership And Learning

• Stay up to date on changes to payroll regulations and compliance requirements in multiple countries.
• General accounting duties and administrative duties as assigned.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for analysis as requested.

Required

• Minimum2+years experiencein a Global Payroll & Benefits environment.
• Must have experience with US and Canadianpayrolls includingusing payroll systems such asADP WFN.
• Must have Benefits experience and willingness to learn Global Benefits.
• BachelorsDegree or Associates/Diploma in Business is preferred.

Preferred, But Not Required

• Payroll Designation (PCP) is desired.

Skills/Competencies

• Proficient with MS Office applications, such as excel preparing reports, memos, and letters.
• Understanding ofpayroll systems (ADP Workforce Now and ADP Celergo).
• Good communication, analytical thinking, problem solvingskills ,strong attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and with a customer service focus attitude.
• Ability to learn global payroll to support Global payroll requirements - training will be provided.

Kore Values

Customer Obsession

We earn trust through deep understanding and relentless commitment. We earn the trust of our customers and aim to delight them through our solutions – we want to be loved by our customers.

Be the Spark

We lead with energy, creativity, and urgency. We don't wait for change – we ignite it. We listen, engage, and encourage others to participate.

Own the Outcome

We take accountability seriously – delivering on our promises to customers, teammates, and ourselves. We finish what we start. We think like owners and we’re frugal where it makes sense.

Grit & Positivity

We face challenges head-on – with resilience, optimism, and determination. We look at these situations as an opportunity to create a positive outcome. When we make a commitment, we deliver. We challenge those in a respectful way that do not meet their commitments.

Challenge. Debate. But Be Human.

We speak up, question assumptions, and challenge ideas – not people. We aim for the best outcomes through respectful, direct, and open dialogue, keeping in mind we’re all on the same team.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to remain stationary; move; lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

“KORE Wireless Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. KORE is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at KORE are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. KORE will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics”