Payroll Administrator (Hybrid-Toronto) or (Hybrid- Tampa, Florida)

Payroll Administrator

We're looking for a Payroll Administrator with a passion for learning, a kind heart, a positive attitude, and a great sense of humor to join our growing team. This role is responsible for managing and processing employee payroll accurately and on time. This role ensures compliance with company policies, labor laws, and tax regulations while maintaining confidential employee payroll information.

The Payroll Administrator will be a key player on an incredible team as we execute our mission to help local governments and school districts take the next step from good to great.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end payroll for both US and Canadian employees in accordance with company policies and statutory regulations.
• Collect, verify, and input payroll data including attendance, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
• Maintain and update payroll records, employee compensation details, and tax information.
• Ensure compliance with government payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor requirements.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and financial summaries for management and auditors.
• Handle payroll inquiries and resolve employee payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance teams regarding employee changes such as new hires, resignations, promotions, and salary adjustments.
• Manage statutory contributions such as social security, tax deductions, and benefits administration.
• Support payroll audits and ensure accurate record keeping.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company payroll data.

Critical Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and software.
• Good understanding of labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory compliance.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

The Ideal ClearGov Candidate:

• Self-motivated, self-starter with a zeal to win
• Great communicator; strong oral and written skills
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively
• Hands-on problem solver who enjoys cracking difficult nuts
• Quick study able to pick up and apply new concepts in a hurry
• Track record of achievement
• Enjoys working on and helping to build outstanding teams
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and gets stuff done
• A sense of humor and don't take themselves too seriously

Why Join Us:

• Flexible, hybrid work
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on government and school district transparency and accountability
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, fun, and collaborative environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package (see below)
• Professional growth opportunities

Compensation:

• In the spirit of transparency, we are excited to share the base salary for this position is $50,000K - $80,000K CAD or $70,000K - $85,000K USD exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you are hired at ClearGov, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, interview performance, education and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary for the role. Hiring beyond the base range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Quality Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Life Insurance
• RRSP Plan or 401K
• Personal Time Off Policy
• Company-Paid Holidays Observed
• Annual Holiday "Dimming of the Lights" (aka: reduced work hours)
• Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus

ClearGov is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion or creed, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital or family status, veteran or military status, Indigenous status, record of offenses (where legally protected), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws in the United States and Canada.

ClearGov is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable U.S. and Canadian laws. If you require an accommodation during any part of the hiring process, please let us know.

At ClearGov, we value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our ability to achieve our mission of helping local governments work better.