Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Position Overview

• Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Specialist
• Department: HR
• Reports to: Head of People & Employee Experience
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location: Remote, Toronto
• Location Type: Remote

As our Benefits & Payroll Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in making sure our team is paid accurately, on time, and supported with the right benefits as we grow. You’ll own payroll and benefits administration for our distributed team across Canada and the U.S., help us scale systems and policies, and ensure we stay compliant, efficient, and employee-friendly.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll & employee tax forms in Canada and the U.S., ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Manage all benefits administration, including health, dental, vision, RRSP and 401(k), leave programs, and more.
• Own employee lifecycle payroll changes (onboarding, offboarding, promotions, etc.).
• Serve as the go-to contact for employee questions about pay, benefits, and deductions.
• Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll reports and support audits.
• Ensure compliance with provincial/state and federal payroll and employment regulations.
• Support benefits renewals, vendor relationships, and system improvements.
• Maintain confidential records and drive process documentation.
• Support Head of PEE on culture / company initiatives (committees, policies, handbook, employee experience initiatives) to drive culture of XXXX (performance imo but align with company statements).

Requirements

• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in payroll and/or benefits administration.
• Payroll Processing: Experience processing payroll across Canada and the U.S.
• Tools: Familiarity with tools like Humi, Gusto, Paychex, Rippling, Hibob is an asset.
• Skills:
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of employment standards, tax regulations, and benefits compliance.
• Certifications: PCP/CPM or similar certification is a plus (Canada).
• Additional Assets (Not Required):
  • Experience with EOR / PEO.
  • Experience in Multi-Entity, Multi Currency Environment.

Application Instructions

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Company Information

About Vantage

Vantage plays in a $250BN addressable market in North America that is seeing significant disruption. Retailers are transforming their digital marketing practices to drive customer acquisition and are looking for new profit centers in retail media networks. Vantage is uniquely positioned in this space, having established a technology platform that is custom-built for retail media.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Equity and ownership opportunities within a growing company.
• Comprehensive health benefits and flexible work options.
• Generous PTO and professional development support.
• Opportunity to shape the sales direction of an innovative advertising platform.