Who we are:

For over 20 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world's most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It's a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it.

We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.

We encourage you to apply if your qualifications and experience are a good fit for any of our openings.

Your role:

We're looking for a highly organized, dedicated, and diligent Payroll Supervisor to join our Finance & Accounting team to supervise our payroll initiatives and the global growth of our fast-paced SaaS company. This role will be based in our Vancouver office and will report to the Manager, Accounting Operations.

The Payroll Supervisor will play a key role in supervising the payroll team in the day-to-day operational and financial activities as it relates to payroll processing and maintenance for our global operations.

This is a great opportunity for an individual who has strong analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills, and is well suited for someone with a solid understanding of statutory payroll regulations in Canada and overseas. This role has future opportunity for advancement as Global Relay continues to grow; ideal for an established payroll professional with supervisory experience seeking to further develop their payroll acumen and coach other payroll team members.

If you are pursuing opportunities in payroll and ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!

Your job:

• Lead, mentor, and assist with providing supervision and guidance to the Payroll team
• Conduct detailed review and oversight on payroll processing for ~1,500+ global employees
• Coordinate the review of payroll by Manager, Accounting Operations and Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting and address queries on a timely basis in order to submit final payroll on schedule for all countries
• Review the financial reconciliation and analysis for all employee benefit programs for employee withholdings, tax, and financial reporting purposes
• Review submission of pension information to the pension provider on a timely basis each month
• Review annual year end payroll documentation, including but not limited to Canadian T4s, US W2s, and UK P60s
• Oversee and ensure completeness and accuracy of payroll and benefit records on an ongoing basis
• Review cost centers and post payroll journal entries prepared by the Payroll team on a semi-monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Review and oversee the timely submission of government reporting and remittance requirements
• Maintain confidentiality of all payroll information and documents at all times
• Liaise between Human Resources and Finance to ensure company policies are implemented and adhered to appropriately to address current employment legislation
• Act as a resource and provide support to the Payroll team in addressing global payroll inquiries from employees and managers, providing responses on a timely basis
• Understand current payroll legislation and requirements and keep informed of any pending changes in the countries in which Global Relay operates
• Research applicable tax treatments as it relates to payroll, benefits, and pension in the countries in which Global Relay operates
• Assist in the creation, implementation, and maintenance of operating procedures and best practices for all payroll processes, alongside the Human Resources team, looking for areas of streamlining and automation wherever possible
• Assist in the preparation of payroll inputs for annual corporate tax filings and tax incentive programs such as the Canadian Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program and the UK Research and Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC) program
• Assist in providing variance analysis for payroll and other finance matters, as required
• Assist in other ad hoc departmental projects, as required

About you:

• Minimum 5 years of applicable payroll experience with comprehensive knowledge of Canadian and US payroll regulations
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
• Experience in a growing, high-tech environment is an asset
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and US statutory regulations
• Knowledge of UK, Swiss, Swedish or Australian payroll not required, but would be an asset
• A diploma or degree in business administration or related field, with some Accounting courses; PCP or CPM designation preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Impeccable accuracy with numbers and high attention to detail
• Ability to be professional and exercise tact and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Exceptional adaptability, organizational, and self-management skills
• Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize a dynamic list of work on a day-to-day basis
• Strong sense of deadlines and ownership of work
• Excellent telephone etiquette and ability to write clear, concise and formal business communications
• Willingness to learn about and research payroll rules and regulations of additional jurisdictions on an as-needed basis
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Familiarity with the NetSuite ERP system and cloud-based accounting applications is an asset

Compensation:

Global Relay advertises the pay range for this role in compliance with British Columbia's pay transparency laws. Individual pay rates are determined by evaluating factors such as expertise, skills, education, and professional background.

The range below reflects the expected annual base salary, which is only one element of our comprehensive total rewards package designed to reflect our company pay philosophy, culture and values. We aim to foster an inspiring work environment and support employees' work-life rhythms. We provide a comprehensive extended health benefits program, including virtual healthcare and a wellness allowance. Employees also receive annual allotted vacation days, which increase based on tenure. Other benefits include: Paid sick days, maternity/parental enhancement program, corporate bonuses, and an RRSP contribution matching program.

For Vancouver-based employees, we provide a subsidized meal program, courtesy of our talented in-house culinary team!

What you can expect:

At Global Relay, there's no ceiling to what you can achieve. It's the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You'll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You'll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you'll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.

Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

We understand flexible work arrangements are important, and we encourage that in our work culture. Whether it's flexibility around work hours, workstyle, or lifestyle, we want to ensure our employees have a healthy work/life balance. We support and value a hybrid work model that blends collaboration with the team in the office and focus time from the comfort of your home.

To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit www.globalrelay.com.