Knix is a direct to consumer intimate apparel brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. Through our innovative products and our engaged community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically free. Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastest growing companies in Canada and globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space.

The Payroll Manager will own our Canadian payroll function while supporting our PEO in processing US payroll. This role will report to the Sr. Director of finance and will work closely with the broader Finance team and in collaboration with our People Operations team. The Payroll Manager is accountable for the entire payroll administration and month-end processes, ensuring compliance with Canadian Payroll Legislation.

The Opportunity

Own end-to-end payroll operations including compliance, payroll onboarding, status changes, leave management (pregnancy, parental, disability etc.) and offboarding

Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees across Canada on a semi-monthly basis using Payworks

Support our PEO in processing payroll for our US hourly and salaried employees on a semi-monthly basis

Respond to any CRA equivalent inquiries/audits.

Manage and organize shared Payroll inbox

Address employee questions concerning pay and payroll deductionsIssue ROEs

Complete monthly benefits reconciliations to ensure deductions are correctly reflected in our payroll system

Prepare quarterly and annual employer tax reporting across various jurisdictions and own registration process for new province tax compliance (ie: Worker's Compensation, Employer Health Tax)

Own the year-end process including balancing, reconciling and preparing year-end adjustments for T4s and support in a similar process for W2s

Develop strong relationships with payroll providers to quickly troubleshoot issues, perform special pay runs and other time-sensitive transactions

Provide support for the Finance team to enter payroll journal entries

Work with other departments to provide monthly payroll reporting

Prepare applicable company-wide communications around payroll changes as they occur

Ongoing process improvement in collaboration with other departments

About You

You possess a strong attention to detail. You appreciate the details and can sense when things don’t look right or need a second set of eyes

You have a strong sense of responsibility, work ethic and effective time management skills. You take pride in your work and avoid letting your team down

You love problem-solving. You keep a cool head in high-stress situations and can evaluate and balance risk

You always ensure confidentiality to the highest standard

Above all, you’re proactive, positive and inspired by Knix or KT by Knix and our mission!

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in a Payroll Manager/Specialist role

Payroll experience: Full cycle Canadian payroll experience with US exposure as an asset

Payroll designation: National Payroll Institute Certification (PCP or PLP) *previously Canadian Payroll Association

Experience using Payworks, Netsuite, Hibob and Sling as an asset

Experience with a Payroll system conversion

Additional Information

How we Hire

Our people are what make Knix, Knix! Our people are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission. Our people are naturally curious and ambitious by nature. Employees feel respected and supported at Knix. We take an inclusive and equitable approach offering the same interview experience to every candidate we meet with. Knix is an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate everyone and their intersecting identities. We know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire innovation so that we can better serve our customers and community. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.

Knix

Payroll Manager (15 Month Contract)