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About the Role

This role manages a small team that executes Canadian and US Payroll across multiple entities. The manager is also responsible for overseeing and executing all health and welfare plans, retirement plans, and leave management for WildBrain’s North American offices. The role works closely with the VP, Global Talent Operation on plan designs and long-term strategy, but is responsible for ongoing execution, state and federal compliance, and management of invoicing and remittances across the Payroll and Benefits function. A successful Manager rolls up their sleeves to get the work done while providing supervision and guidance to the team.

Responsibilities

Review the bi-weekly payroll process to ensure timely and accurate payment of all employees.
Oversee the administration of benefit programs and ensure complete enrollment of all eligible employees.
Maintain an understanding of and ensure compliance with state/provincial and federal regulations regarding payroll, time management, absence management, retirement, and health and welfare programs.
Develop, maintain, and document payroll and benefits policies and procedures for Canada and the US.
Work closely with Talent Systems on system maintenance and configuration to support compliant and accurate payroll.
Analyze current benefit programs and provide recommendations for improvement.
Maintain relationships with benefit carriers and brokers.
Coordinate and conduct regular training and workshops to educate employees about benefit plans.
Act as a liaison between employees and benefit carriers during claims escalation.
Own employee communication regarding Benefits, including documentation on The Hub and Talent Space.
Communicate frequently with employees on topics such as Wellness, Health, Retirement, and WildBrain’s employee offerings.
Collaborate with the EMEA & APAC Talent team on global initiatives.
Oversee the timely receipt, breakdown, and payment of all invoices related to Benefits and Payroll services.
Lead the execution of equity processing that flows through US and Canadian payrolls.
Lead absence management in the US and Canada, ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience.
Manage annual and bi-annual Open Enrollment periods for employees.
Stay knowledgeable about current industry trends and market competitiveness, bringing recommendations to leadership.
Coordinate global quarterly accruals for Finance related to employee payments.
Ensure completion of quarterly reporting for Finance teams (vacation and severance).
Contribute to all Audit activities, including running reports, fielding queries, and supporting audits.
Perform annual refresh and calculation of fringe rates for Canada and the US.
Oversee all Compliance Reporting in Canada and the US, including ACA Reporting, 401(K) Discrimination testing, and 5500 filings.
Lead preparation and execution of all year-end activities, partnering with Talent Systems for timely updates.
Own all documentation and communication on The Hub and Talent Space regarding Payroll and Benefits.
Coordinate required reports for Corporate Insurance renewals in North America.

Requirements

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong customer service mentality.
High degree of integrity, accountability, and emotional intelligence.
Knowledgeable with state, provincial, and federal regulations regarding employment and labor laws.
Experience with UKG HRIS and payroll system preferred.
Excellent analytical and organization skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.

Skills

Payroll
Benefits Administration
Compliance
Policy Development
System Maintenance
Data Analysis
Vendor Management
Employee Communication
Equity Processing
Absence Management
Open Enrollment Management
Financial Reporting
Audit Support
Fringe Rate Calculation
Compliance Reporting
Year-End Activities

Location

25 York Street, Toronto, Canada

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Manager

Salary/Compensations

CAD 110,000 - CAD 120,000 (with bonus eligibility)

Benefits

Paid time off
Retirement savings with company matching
Comprehensive health and dental coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the Company

WildBrain is made up of a team of innovators and creators who bring industry-leading kids’ content and brands to families globally.
We inspire imagination, put creativity first and believe in the power of storytelling.
We are constantly connecting the powers of our global team, making WildBrain a collaborative, openminded and passionate environment to work in.
At WildBrain, we build and grow beloved family brands through exceptional entertainment experiences.
Home to franchises such as Strawberry Shortcake, Teletubbies, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi, we are a global leader in franchise management—bringing stories to life through content production, audience reach and consumer products.
Our award-winning studio has partnered with top global platforms such as Apple TV, Netflix and the BBC, producing acclaimed series such as The Snoopy Show, Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City, Teletubbies (2015), Yo Gabba GabbaLand! and Finding Her Edge.
The WildBrain Network, offering more than 1,000 channels across YouTube, FAST and AVOD, delivers premium-quality content to today’s kids and families wherever they’re watching—connecting advertisers to audiences at scale through brand-safe media solutions.
WildBrain CPLG, our global licensing and consumer products arm, represents our own and partner brands across major territories worldwide.
Headquartered in Toronto, WildBrain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD).

Equal Opportunity

Diversity and Inclusion are in our DNA.
We strive to reflect and honour the diversity of our audiences around the world.
We believe that creating diverse and inclusive content & brands begins with fostering a culture of belonging at WildBrain.
A culture of belonging is one where we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external partners and strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and brings their authentic self to work.
We strive to provide a supportive work environment and a corporate culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees.
We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job.
If you possess similar experience that is close to what we’ve listed here, we encourage you to please still consider applying.
We strongly believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key!
WildBrain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required.