Payroll Benefits Specialist

We’re looking for someone comfortable working from our office 3-4 days per week at 405 Av. Ogilvy, Montréal, QC H3N 1M3, Canada.

People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA game development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as remotely across the globe.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bullet storm, Gears of War:
Judgment, and Outriders. As one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry, we continue to expand on our expertise and push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles:
Gears of War: E-Day developed in collaboration with Microsoft;
Project Echo for KRAFTON; and Lost Rift, an original IP we are developing in-house under our self-publishing model. We are also exploring new platforms and experiences with VR and other unannounced projects.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF continues to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talent in the industry, building the next generation of action games for players worldwide.

If you join us on this journey, you’ll have the chance to perfect your craft, expand your knowledge, and work alongside industry leaders to create unique, unforgettable experiences for gamers everywhere.

• Responsible for processing semi-monthly US (multiple states) and Canadian (multiple provinces) payroll.
• Manage payroll compliance and taxation by ensuring proper system configurations that meet all provincial, state, and federal payroll legislation and regulations.
• Perform retroactive pay and benefits calculations and apply bonuses and other compensation elements as needed.
• Manage the processing of off-cycle pay and terminations, calculate pro-rated payments, prepare ROEs, and respond to inquiries from government agencies.
• Ensure completion of year-end processes within prescribed government timelines, including annual production and distribution of standard and non-standard tax forms (T4s, T4
  
  As, RL-1, T2200, W2s etc.) to ensure they are issued in accordance with the CRA and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation of payroll functions for audit purposes.
• Stay current on the latest regulatory changes with respect to payroll to ensure payroll policy adherence and compliance per province/state.
• Customize and generate HR reports for the HR and Finance departments as needed.
• Partner with the finance team to provide payroll & benefit information for financial audits.
• Partner with HR and Finance to liaise with external agencies as needed, including IRS, CRA, Service Canada (ROE Web) etc.
• Partner with the Administration Team to process employee expenses each pay period.
• Working with HR & Payroll & Benefits Lead to resolve escalated payroll issues and discrepancies.
• Act as the benefits subject matter expert and administer Canadian and US group benefits and retirement plans, employee assistance programs and all other group benefits.
• Leverage the internal payroll & benefits team to activate new enrolments, benefits onboarding and offboarding, and for coverage or salary modifications, and terminations.
• Act as the main contact for employees for all US and Canadian benefits-related matters, and work with insurance providers and/or brokers to resolve claims issues.
• In partnership with HRBP, and Payroll & Benefits lead, actively participate in the annual renewal review with brokers and communicate renewal changes to employees.
• Review monthly insurance provider invoices for accuracy and forward to…