Payroll Specialist - Contract at Viral Nation

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Marketing, Digital MediaIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of payroll processing experience, with at least 2 years managing multi-country payroll
Proven experience processing payroll adhering to regulatory requirements for both Canada and the United States
Proficiency with ADP, including creating and submitting payroll cycles, running reports, and managing employee profiles
Strong understanding of payroll accounting, tax compliance, and statutory reporting requirements

Responsibilities

Receive and process employment changes (new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, leaves) via HRIS notifications and reconcile payroll period changes
Manage, calculate, and input Long-Term Disability (LTD) premiums into the employee's ADP pay profile based on the SunLife calculator
Assist with the annual T4 process, including running the necessary reports and completing the required reconciliation checks
Assist employees with paystub breakdowns, ADP account access issues (e.g., resetting password, sending welcome letters), and providing T4 copies
Pull all required support (e.g., signed employment letters, termination letters, leave documentation, bonus/commission approvals) from HRIS or ad-hoc emails and organize them for audit and review purposes
Input completed payroll information into ADP and ensure ADP profiles are updated for new hires and terminated employees
Manage the ADP Code Reconciliation process between ADP and HRIS every period to ensure proper classification of compensation expenses
Complete and file payroll tax requirements in each payroll jurisdiction
Process Records of Employment (ROEs) post-submission and handle inquiries from Service Canada
Prepare the payroll journal entry for each jurisdiction for each pay period to be reviewed by the Finance team to keep accounting records up to date
Assist with General ledger reconciliations and monthly variance analysis for compensation accounts
Assist with year-end external audit requests as they relate to payroll and employees

Skills

ADP

MyLegacy

HiBob HRIS

Chrome River

Business Central

Payroll Processing

T4 Reporting

SunLife Calculator

Multi-jurisdictional Payroll

CAD Payroll

USD Payroll

BBD Payroll

Viral Nation

Influencer and social media marketing agency

About Viral Nation

Viral Nation is an influencer and social media marketing agency that helps brands enhance their digital presence through services like influencer marketing, paid performance, and creative content. The company uses proprietary technologies, including machine learning and AI, to assist clients in transitioning to a social-first approach. What makes Viral Nation different is its ability to combine paid and organic marketing strategies, adapting to changes in social media algorithms for better results. The goal is to help clients achieve measurable growth in return on ad spend (ROAS) and reduce customer acquisition costs (CAC).

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$178.3MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees

Risks

Increased competition from agencies like Clear Digital challenges Viral Nation's market position.

Over-reliance on gaming content may limit diversification into other sectors.

High expectations from influencer attendees at Cannes Lions could strain resources.

Differentiation

Viral Nation uses AI to enhance influencer marketing and brand safety solutions.

The company integrates paid and organic marketing for maximum social media impact.

Viral Nation partners with top studios for innovative content creation and distribution.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven influencer marketing boosts Viral Nation's service appeal.

Partnerships with Vertiqal Studios and Wind Sun Sky expand content creation opportunities.

Recognition at SXSW and Cannes Lions enhances Viral Nation's industry reputation.

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