Hey there, Future North America Payroll & Benefits Specialist @ Better Collective! Our Vision is to be the world's leading digital sports media company, making sports entertainment more engaging and transparent for fans worldwide. At Better Collective, we're the team behind industry-leading brands like Action Network, HLTV, Playmaker, and The Nation Network. We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our People Operations team. This is a "power-player" role: you'll be the engine behind our payroll and benefits for the US and Canada, while also scaling your skills to support our growing footprint across LatAm. This role is for you if... - You take immense pride in 100% accuracy and thrive in a multi-country environment. - You are a "Compliance Hero" who isn't afraid to dive into state/provincial tax registrations to ensure we avoid penalties as we grow. - You enjoy being the go-to expert for complex employee queries, explaining intricate tax or benefit info in a way that’s easy to understand. - You are curious and collaborative, eager to learn international HR processes and build positive relationships across a global team. How You'll Make an Impact - Payroll Execution (US & Canada): Own the end-to-end bi-weekly payroll cycles for North America, ensuring everything runs smoothly and accurately. - Benefits & Open Enrollment: Lead engaging benefits sessions for new hires and support the annual renewal and Open Enrollment experience. - Compliance & Audits: Oversee local taxation setups, manage 401(k) and IRS/DOL audits, and prepare essential government filings. - Data Integrity: Maintain absolute accuracy between our HRIS (Sage) and our payroll software (ADP). - Regional Support: Stretch your wings to support HR processes (onboarding, offboarding, changes) for our LatAm and North American teams. - Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process efficiencies to enhance the People Ops function. Meet Your Manager & Team You’ll report to Julieta Moschini, a manager who values technical expertise and a proactive attitude. You will work hand-in-hand with a team of three People Operations colleagues covering the Americas, ensuring seamless backup and support for all HR operations. What We Offer: Perks, Growth & Culture - Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary based on your location and experience. - Performance Bonus: Includes an annual bonus program tied to the achievement of specific targets. - Benefits: Generous package including health insurance, 401(k) match, and pet insurance. - Time Off: We offer a generous and flexible time-off policy designed to support a healthy work-life balance. - Culture: A fun, kind, and collaborative environment that supports your success. - Growth: Opportunity to be cross-trained in global HR projects. Our Interview Process - Screening with HR. - Technical Interview with the Global People Operations Team Leads. - Final Interview. The Ideal Profile: Is This You? - Experience: 3+ years in a People Ops or HR role with a heavy focus on US & Canada payroll and benefits. - Technical Skills: Proficiency with ADP, HRIS systems (Sage), and Google Suite. - Knowledge: Strong understanding of federal, state, and provincial payroll regulations and tax laws. - Communication: Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal). - Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost integrity. - Mindset: Willingness to work on general People Operational tasks outside of just payroll and benefits. - Location: US or Canada Remote (Hybrid if based in Toronto or Edmonton).

Summary The Payroll Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees, and related reporting and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role involves reconciling payroll data, managing payroll-related reporting and tax compliance, and assisting with audits and month-end close activities. Key Responsibilities - Process payroll for multi-state employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance. - Maintain payroll records and ensure appropriate documentation is filed and retained. - Prepare and reconcile payroll journal entries and general ledger accounts. - Manage and reconcile payroll tax filings and ensure timely submissions. - Assist with audits, including internal, external, and governmental (e.g., IRS, DOL). - Resolve payroll discrepancies and assist the People team in answering employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and taxes. - Support benefits administration related to payroll, such as 401(k) and insurance deductions. - Stay up to date with changes in payroll laws and regulations. - Collaborate with People and Finance teams for seamless data integration and reporting. Required Qualifications and Key Competencies - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. - 2–5 years of payroll accounting experience; multi-state payroll experience required. - Strong understanding of payroll and tax laws. - Strong Proficiency with Paylocity. - Proficiency with Power Query, Excel, and NetSuite. - Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. - Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Preferred Skills - Self-starter mindset. - Remote work experience. - Basic understanding of Google Suite. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to solve practical problems via a logical, analytic approach. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of electronic equipment, intermediate PC skills, knowledge of internet software and proficiency. Familiarity with Google Drive and Google Docs is a must. Computer experience/operation is required. Must have the ability to operate general office equipment. Other Skills and Abilities Ability to multitask. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong time management and organizational skills. Ability to work under dynamic schedule constraints and consistently meet deliverable timelines. Company Culture & Perks - Topstep is an engaging working environment which ranges from fully remote to hybrid. We foster a culture of collaboration with cameras on during meetings and a robust Slack environment for communication. - Seven paid Company Holidays and generous Family Leave. Paid time off is front-loaded. - Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance is offered for full time employees - Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days. Employee referrals are bonused. Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness. New Hire Base Salary Range - $60,000 - $80,000. - Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. - The compensation offered will take into account internal compensation structure and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Equal Opportunity Employer Topstep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are valued. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Interested in the role? Apply today with your resume!

• Central point of contact and advisor for international clients on all payroll matters • Independently prepare monthly payroll and salary statements • Proactively advise international clients on regulations applicable in Germany • Communicate with German authorities • Independently handle payroll-related topics, wage tax and social security matters

• Administer and optimize Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence modules. • Configure earnings, deductions, pay groups, time codes, accruals, overtime rules, and pay policies. • Maintain payroll-related business processes, security roles, and integrations. • Monitor regulatory changes impacting payroll and timekeeping practices.