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# Global Payroll and Benefits Administrator at Achievers

- **Company:** Achievers
- **Location:** Toronto, Canada
- **Employment:** contract
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-31
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/achievers/cc9c93b5-9f46-4f77-b017-31236601887b

## Job description

Achievers is hiring a Global Payroll and Benefits Administrator on an 18-month contract to provide maternity leave coverage to run Canadian and US payroll and own benefits administration for both countries. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Payroll & Benefits, you will process bi-weekly payrolls in Workday (Canada) and ADP Workforce Now (US), manage remittances, year-end, payroll/benefits journal entries and back up global payroll delivery through Remote.

How you'll shape Employee Success at Achievers: Payroll Operations:

- Prepare and submit Canadian bi-weekly payroll in Workday and US bi-weekly payroll in ADP Workforce Now (WFN).
- Reconcile Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) source deductions and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state tax deposits each pay period.
- Issue Records of Employment (ROEs) for terminations and leaves.
- Complete Canadian and US year-end, including reconciliations, T4 and T4A slips, W-2 forms.
- Prepare and file US workers’ compensation for Washington and Ohio and update Finance on new hires and terminations for the US workers’ compensation policy.
- Resolve US federal and state tax notices with government agencies and ADP, and complete new US state registrations as required.
- Backup as required for all other global payroll runs processed through Remote, monthly filings for Australian state payroll tax and annual Australian workers’ compensation true-up.
- Communicate with government bodies and third parties as required.
- Keep up to date with legislative changes affecting payroll and benefits in Canada and the US.
- Ensure payroll and benefits enquiries from employees, managers, and cross-functional teams are addressed promptly, accurately, and consistently. Proactively communicate payroll issues, corrections, payment impacts, and required employee actions.
- Maintain and regularly update Canada and US payroll and benefits SOPs to ensure processes, controls, and procedures are accurately documented, supporting operational consistency, effective knowledge transfer, and reduced key-person dependency.

Analysis and Reconciliations:

- Reconcile payroll and benefit cost allocations and post related journal entries (JEs).
- Support the year-end financial and third-party audits.
- Complete payroll and benefits analysis and reconciliations as needed.

Benefits Administration:

- Own benefits administration for Canada and US, including enrollments, invoice reconciliation, and employee support.
- Act as the main backup for benefits administration in all other countries.
- Administer the Canadian Group RRSP, including contribution reconciliations and maintain plan compliance.
- Reconcile US 401(k) plan contributions.
- Provide backup support for Australian superannuation and UK pension programs.
- Support Canada and US benefits renewals.
- Lead benefits information sessions for new hires in Canada and the US.

Experience we feel will set you up for success:

- 5+ years of payroll experience, including hands-on processing of Canadian and US multi-state payrolls and year end (T4/T4A, W-2)
- PCP certification (mandatory).
- Working knowledge of US multi-state payroll tax, including resolving state tax notices.
- 2+ years of Canada and US benefits administration experience, including group RRSP and 401(k) plans.
- Experience with global payroll and/or benefits, including working with a global payroll provider such as Remote (an asset).
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliations) and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Workday Payroll or comparable Canadian payroll-system experience is an asset.

Why Achievers is a Great Place to Work™

At Achievers, we believe recognition is a powerful driver of connection. With more than 4.3 million users across 190 countries, our employee recognition and rewards platform empowers organizations to build cultures where people feel seen and valued, everyday. We’re a team of passionate, thoughtful builders who care deeply about our product, our customers, and each other. Visit achievers.com to see how we’re inspiring recognition everywhere.

Our Approach to Total Rewards

We’re committed to providing a fair and competitive offer based on what you bring to the team. Each A-Players' compensation is reviewed at least annually against performance and impact in role. We want you to see your path to growth, understand your impact, and feel valued every step of the way.

$70,000 - $83,000 reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role based on current market data. The final offer will depend on several factors, including your skills, experience, and any relevant certifications. As with all market-based ranges, these numbers may evolve over time, but we’re committed to providing a fair and competitive offer based on what you bring to the team.

Benefits and Perks for permanent full-time employees: ✨  Rewards for your impact through our Recognition and Rewards program 🤝🏽  Employee and Family Assistance Program offering mental health, legal, and financial counselling 🚀  Supported professional development and career growth (Linkedin Learning, mentorship) 👏🏼  Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups that celebrate our diversity 🧘‍♀️  Regular events designed to build connection, belonging, and well-being 🇨🇦  Hybrid flexibility, with time in our beautiful Liberty Village, Toronto office

Achievers is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Achievers is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations for your interview, such as assistive technology, wheelchair accessibility, or alternative formats of materials, please let us know. We are happy to make necessary arrangements to support your needs.

## About Achievers

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Achievers is an employee recognition and rewards platform that helps organizations drive engagement, retention, and performance.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by Silver Lake and P2 Capital Partners)
- **Headquarters**: Toronto, Canada
- **Founded**: 2002
- **Founders**: Razor Suleman

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Human capital management software / Employee recognition and rewards
- Target customers: B2B, mid-market to enterprise
- Mission or purpose statement: “Reshaping the world of work” – turning recognition into a powerful tool to shape behaviors and drive results [achievers.com](https://www.achievers.com/company/)

## Products & Services
- **[Achievers Employee Experience Platform]**: Enterprise-grade SaaS recognition and rewards solution. Offers flexible monetary and non‑monetary recognition, a global marketplace spanning nearly 190 countries, and deep integrations with Workday, Microsoft, Slack, SAP, and others. Captures behavioral insights from over 272 million recognition moments.
- **[TemboSocial]**: Acquired in 2020, adds employee recognition and feedback capabilities to the Achievers ecosystem [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achievers).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (acquired by Blackhawk Network for ~$150M in 2015; now private)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue $75M (reported); total funding $52.4M across Series A, B, and C rounds
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sequoia Capital, JLA Ventures, GrandBanks Capital, Ontario Venture Capital Fund (historical); current co‑owners Silver Lake and P2 Capital Partners; customers include General Motors, Meijer, Workday, Kellanova
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 665 (+1.4% YoY); recognized as a Leader in Everest Group Peak Matrix Assessment 2025 (fifth consecutive year) and named a Leader in G2’s Summer 2026 Grid Report for Enterprise Employee Recognition; 16 G2 badges

## Competitive Advantages
- **Data moat**: Generates the richest behavioral insights in the industry – twice as much data as any competitor – leading to twice the platform usage.
- **Global reach**: Supports over 4 million employees in 164 countries; marketplace covers nearly 190 countries.
- **Enterprise integrations**: Seamless integration with major HR tech stacks (Workday, Microsoft, Slack, SAP) acting as “connective tissue” across systems.
- **20+ year track record**: Pioneer in employee recognition, with deep expertise and a proven base of large reference customers.

## Strategic Focus
- Deepen integration capabilities to act as the central hub across HR tech stacks.
- Use data‑driven insights to help organizations make smarter decisions about engagement and behavior.
- Expand AI and analytics features (e.g., “Analytics and Reporting Solutions” engineering role) to turn recognition data into actionable business intelligence.

## Why Work Here
- Culture of recognition: The company practices what it preaches with point‑based rewards, recognition ceremonies, and team events.
- Hybrid/flexible work: Flexible hours and a hybrid work environment; main hub in Toronto with global offices in UK, Australia, Singapore, and USA.
- Strong benefits: Comprehensive health/dental/vision, 12‑week paid parental leave, flexible vacation, wellness programs (yoga, mindfulness), learning & mentoring, and employee resource groups (e.g., “The Network” for equality and inclusion).
- Pay transparency: Market‑based, data‑driven compensation with clearly defined pay ranges.
- Mission‑driven environment: Social responsibility through “Achievers Cares” volunteerism and fundraising; strong diversity and inclusion focus with regular peer‑led sessions.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/achievers)
2. [Achievers Careers Page](https://www.achievers.com/company/careers/)
3. [Achievers About Page](https://www.achievers.com/company/)
4. [Achievers Jobs on Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/achievers/)
5. [Wikipedia – Achievers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achievers)

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