Global Payroll Specialist (9 month contract)

We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist to help us deliver accurate and timely payroll processing with an extraordinary level of customer service for our international employees. In line with Hootsuite's distributed workforce strategy, our flexible work arrangement allows for remote work or a hybrid model. This role is open to applicants located in BC, Alberta, Ontario, and select US states. In this role, you will report to the Payroll Supervisor. 

This is a contract position beginning April 2025 and ending December 2025. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

• Full cycle international payroll processing including monthly and semi-monthly for our International employees in the US and EMEA countries.
• Support international employees with payroll inquiries in a friendly and timely manner
• Reconciling and prepare all monthly international payroll JE’s for finance team including verifying variable input totals
• Audit all international new hire payroll documents to ensure the information is complete and accurate for payroll processing
• Preparation and review of employee/employer year end payroll forms/filings for the international payrolls
• Preparing termination payments for employees in a timely accurate manner including vacation calculation payout for international payrolls

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 

• Must have relevant experience with full cycle international payroll processing Canadian Payroll Association PCP certification, or working towards, and a diploma or a degree in Accounting, Business or Finance or equivalent experience
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Experience with Workday including payroll processing module and ADP Streamline
• Collaboration and Teamwork: works with others to deliver results, meaningfully contributing to the team and prioritizing group needs over individual needs
• Customer Focus: demonstrates a desire to proactively help and serve internal/external customers meet their needs
• Commitment to Results: consistently achieves results, demonstrating high performance, and challenging self and others to deliver results
• Open Communication: clearly conveys thoughts, both written and verbally, listening attentively and asking questions for clarification and understanding 

WHO YOU ARE:

• Tenacious. You are determined to succeed, and you are motivated by the success of customers, colleagues and the community
• Curious. You are always learning and seeking ways to make things better
• Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity
• Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others

In all we do, our six guiding principles light the way:

Step Up: Show the world what it looks like to live and work by these guiding principles. #StepUp

One Team: Make Hootsuite a place where everyone feels safe, welcome, valued, and empowered to do their best  work without compromising who they are. #OneTeam #FreeToBeMe

Customer Obsessed: Focus relentlessly on helping our customers succeed. #CustomerObsessed

Go Fast, Be Agile: Widen our competitive advantage by committing to speed and simplicity over perfection and complexity. #GoFastBeAgile

Play to Win: Commit to building an incredible, profitable company for our customers, our employees, and our stakeholders. #PlayToWin #NoExcuses

Neighbours & Allies: Give back to our communities and be an ally. #SocialForGood #Allies

Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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