Senior Payroll Specialist

Driven to be the Best

People. Performance. Purpose.

At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity. We’re defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward.

What You'll Do:

• Driving the processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls per established company procedures and Canadian legislative requirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across multiple provinces.
• Prepare and submit all necessary files to Payroll provider for special earnings, deductions, benefits, and imputed income transactions.
• Apply appropriate provincial/territorial employment standards when processing premium pay, vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, retroactive adjustments, and other earnings.
• Oversee payroll adjustment transactions, including corrections to year-to-date amounts and preparation of year-end documentation, such as T4s, T4A slips, Relevé 1 (QC), and amending slips (T4A/RL-1 amendments) as required.
• Assist in legal, tax and internal audit requirements with preparation of required documentation.
• Support compliance activities including CRA, Revenue Québec (if applicable), Service Canada, and internal/external audit requests by preparing required documentation, reconciliations, and reports.
• Analyze compensation, tax, and payroll data to troubleshoot issues, resolve discrepancies, and ensure correct application of CPP/QPP, EI, provincial taxes, employer health taxes (e.g., EHT in Ontario), and Workers’ Compensation premiums across jurisdictions.
• Manage payroll banking with BMO and UKG.
• Prepare reports and forecasts for senior management and others in the organization as requested.
• Assist senior management team with projects as needed, including streamlining and automation of processes, and implementation of payroll best practices.

Perks You’ll Get:

• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more

What We're Looking For:

• Proven 5 to 7 plus years of experience as a Payroll Analyst in a multi-provincial setting, or similar role.
• Experience with an outsourced managed payroll service a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Payroll and HR software (UKG and Workday experience a plus).
• Working knowledge of federal and provincial payroll and tax regulations
• US payroll experience a plus
• Strong Excel and database reporting skills required.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to translate analytical findings into actionable solutions.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details
• Ability to communicate in French is an asset

The annual starting salary for this position is between $83,000 – $95,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Who We Are:

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.

Parsippany

New Jersey

United States of America