Job Description

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is an IoT pioneer, empowering businesses and industries to transform and thrive in the connected economy. We are a growing organization with a clear vision for being the IoT partner of choice for wireless device-to-cloud solutions. Our values of Innovation, Execution and Trust are the guiding principles in everything we do. Sierra Wireless has over 1,400 employees globally and operates in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com .

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

At Sierra Wireless diversity is valued and celebrated. We strive to foster an inclusive organization. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we welcome people of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status to grow their careers here.

Job Summary

We have an opportunity for a Senior Manager, Global Payroll & Benefits to join our Human Resources team ideally in our Richmond, BC headquarters. In this role, you will have the global mandate to manage the vendor relationship with Wipro for all Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits activities. This role will have direct responsibility for management and oversight of NAM payroll and benefits, and dotted line on day-to-day management of APAC and EMEA payroll and benefits. You will seek and implement streamlined global payroll and benefit offerings and processes.

Responsibilities

Vendor Management (Global):




• Manage key relationships with payroll outsource partner and 3rd party payroll processing partner (ADP) for Payroll and Benefits and HR transactions, partnering with regional leads under a structured governance process including all day to day Vendor management of benefits providers and/or outsourcing partner.
• Ensure benefit administration is managed effectively by outsourcing partner working with regional HR leaders, escalating and taking full ownership of timely issue management

Payroll (North America):




• Review and approve bi-weekly Canadian and US payrolls ensuring accuracy and timelines of entries.
• Establish appropriate controls to ensure compliance with payroll processes and legislative requirements are met, including developing payroll guidelines and procedures. Work with federal and state labour and tax agencies towards resolving complex problems.
• Identify and provide solutions for potential payroll problems and/or concerns. Continually strive for operational excellence, seeking ways to streamline processes, create operational efficiencies and foster a culture of continuous improvement, enhanced controls and data integrity
• Build and manage quarterly / monthly/ annual payroll and benefits reporting as required.
• Ensure accurate attendance records are maintained in ADP WFN system.
• Lead internal and/or external payroll/benefit audits as required.
• Lead planned and ad hoc projects focusing on automation, enhancements and new program roll out related to payroll, pension and benefits.
• Lead / contribute to acquisition, divestment, consolidation, and other initiatives for payroll and benefits as needed.
• Compliance - ensure Global ISO and RBA certification and SOX requirements supported through Payroll and Benefits activities, manage annual audits and process improvements
• Lead annual benefit reviews for US and Canada

Benefits (North America):




• Responsible for overseeing accurate and efficient benefit administration with benefit provider, our broker and outsourcing partner.
• Ensure compliance requirements are met for ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and IRS regulations.
• Reporting & management of Worker's Comp, disability and supplemental benefit claims.
• Provides leadership and support focused on employee benefit education, engagement, compliance and regulations within the health and welfare employee benefits.
• Oversee operational aspect of the Canadian and US Benefits and pension operations and contribute to annual reviews including recommending effective strategies to provide cost effective outcomes.

Required Education, Experience & Competencies

• Payroll Certified - Canadian Payroll Association and/or American Payroll Association Certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field advantageous.
• Proficiency with various payroll software and programs, including, ADP Workforce Now.
• Knowledge of expatriate payroll and cross boarder tax advantageous.
• Experience working with and managing outsourcing partner and/or 3rd party payroll providers
• Familiarity with Equity payroll transactions including RSU, PSU and Stock Options.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities.
• Detailed oriented with a superior track record of achieving high quality results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including preparing and delivery of presentations to all employee levels.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with a flexible mindset, calm under pressure and with time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to clearly define and articulate requirements, priorities, impacts, and solutions.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships at all levels internally and with external partners, with a strong drive to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• Able to identify opportunities, take initiative and think through future implications.
• Proven ability to maintain sensitive and highly confidential information.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for reporting, metrics and data validation.

What We Offer

Our people are friendly, collaborative, and like to share their ideas and knowledge with one another. This creates an amazing environment where we learn from each other and innovate together.

Our Canadian benefits include paid vacation and sick days, extended health and dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, matching retirement savings program, and employee and family assistance programs.

Our Richmond headquarters offers a subsidized cafeteria, free parking, free shuttle service from Skytrain, a Wellness Program that includes an onsite fitness center, onsite fitness classes led by professional instructors, free healthy snacks each month, and wellness activities and challenges to keep our minds and bodies active. We also host various social and cultural events throughout the year where we come together to have fun and celebrate. Within our Global Inclusion and Diversity Program, our Employee Resource Groups provide opportunities for our people to support and champion Women in Tech, Pride at Sierra, and Mental Health Awareness.

If you like working with a successful team, are looking for competitive salary and benefits, and the opportunity to represent a recognized and innovative brand, we'd love to have you join our team!

How to Apply

Please submit your resume online through our careers website using the "Apply" button below. If you are a job seeker with a disability and you need individualized support during the application or interview process, please leave us a note on your application form.

We thank you for your application and appreciate your interest in Sierra Wireless, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.