Global Payroll Administrator

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For more than 50 years, IMAX has been a global leader in entertainment technology, redefining how stories are experienced on the world's biggest screens. Our mission is to power awe-inspiring experiences for audiences around the world.

Our people make everything we do possible. We're curious, creative, and driven by the belief that great work happens when people are trusted, heard, and supported. At IMAX, you'll collaborate with purpose in an environment that values innovation, diverse perspectives, and learning at every stage.

We invest in people and empower them to thrive. Our culture is grounded in trust and shaped by a shared belief that our best work happens together. By championing curiosity and encouraging courageous thinking, we push the limits of imagination and create experiences that redefine what's possible. Careers here are shaped with intention, achievements are shared, and people always come first.

With our global team spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, IMAX brings together proprietary software, world-class architecture, and cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise. Together, we partner with leading filmmakers and studios, advance entertainment technology, and connect audiences around the world to The IMAX Experience.

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About the Role:

ABOUT

The Global Payroll Administrator will support the full payroll cycle for approximately 600 employees across multiple regions, working closely with HR and Payroll Accounting to ensure pay, time tracking, and employee deductions are handled accurately and on schedule. You will maintain and troubleshoot payroll and time systems, assist employees and leaders with payroll‑related inquiries, review payroll‑linked financial entries, and oversee the setup and monitoring of benefit and retirement deductions. You will also assist in refining existing procedures, support system updates and project work, and take part in audit activities to strengthen overall payroll operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform end-to-end, semi-monthly payroll processing in Workday, including data entry, payroll validation, wage garnishments, off cycle/manual checks, and maintenance of records.

• Maintain Workday Time & Attendance and Payroll to ensure streamlined and accurate processing of time entry, vacation, overtime and leave processing specific to payroll operations.

• Ensure payroll accounting is complete and accurate by reviewing Workday payroll journal entries and perform semi-monthly reconciliations of payroll related accounts; partner with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.

• Provide support to employees and management regarding questions related to payroll transactions and provide payroll and/or labor related information upon request.

• Set up, maintain, audit, and reconcile payroll deductions and remittances for benefits and retirement programs including Group Health Plans, Life Insurance, Disability Programs, RPP, RRSP and 401K.

• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned payroll and benefit processes and look for ways to improve existing processes and programs.

• Support payroll-related change management initiatives, system enhancements, special projects, and new or modified payroll programs.

• Participate in, and/or coordinate internal and external payroll audits.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree (Finance/Accounting/Business Administration – preferable) and APA or CPA Certified, preferred.

• Minimum 3-5 years' of payroll administration experience for a mid-size global company.

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll is essential; international payroll experience is considered an asset.

• Experience with Workday or ADP Workforce Now is an Asset.

• Strong payroll operations, analytical, and process improvement skills required.

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to handle sensitive information with tact and diplomacy.

• Must be comfortable working within tight deadlines and high-volume workloads, critical thinking, ability to navigate in the environment of uncertainty and ambiguity.

• Extra attention to detail and care for confidential information.

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced proficiency using Excel.

Position Status:

This job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs.​ / Cette offre d'emploi reflète un poste actuellement vacant au sein de l'organisation. Le poste est actif, approuvé et destiné à être pourvu dans le cadre de nos besoins en dotation.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l'embauche :

At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.
For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

In accordance with Ontario's pay transparency requirements, candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).​ / Conformément aux exigences de transparence salariale de l'Ontario, les candidats seront informés lorsqu'ils ne seront plus pris en considération pour ce poste. Les communications relatives au statut de votre candidature pourront être envoyées par courriel ou par l'intermédiaire de votre profil de candidat en ligne (le cas échéant).

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.​ / Dans le cadre de notre processus de recrutement, nous pouvons utiliser des outils technologiques, y compris des systèmes automatisés, pour appuyer l'examen et l'évaluation des candidatures. Ces outils ne prennent pas de décisions finales en matière d'embauche. Toutes les décisions liées à la présélection, aux entrevues et à la sélection sont prises par nos équipes d'acquisition de talents et d'embauche.