With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 23+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations and maximize revenue.
Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.
Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You’ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.
About this role:
This position will report directly to OpenTable’s Payroll Manager - NORAM. The ideal candidate is always curious, adopts change, and thrives in an ambiguous, rapid-growth environment. You are detailed and highly organized, with hands-on payroll administration and processing experience. You have an eagerness to improve processes and excel both working independently and collaborating with colleagues. Are you an enthusiastic self-starter with a passion for all things payroll? If so, please apply!
In this role, you will:
- Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for employees in the US and Canada, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local regulations.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of wages, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and other payroll elements.
- Administer payroll taxes for both US and Canadian employees, ensuring correct deductions and remittance to the relevant tax authorities.
- Coordinate with HR and other departments to ensure that employee records are updated with changes such as new hires, terminations, promotions, salary adjustments, and benefits.
- Prepare and review payroll reports, ensuring all data is accurate and complete.
- Handle inquiries related to payroll issues, including discrepancies, missing hours, deductions, and general employee concerns.
- Process and maintain employee benefits such as health insurance, pension, and other voluntary deductions in accordance with company policies and compliance.
- Stay updated on changes in US and Canadian payroll legislation and tax laws to ensure compliance.
- Assist with year-end processing, including the preparation of T4/T4A, W-2, and other relevant year-end forms.
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams on various payroll-related issues.
Please apply if:
- Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or similar role, with experience in both US and Canadian payroll.
- Solid understanding of US and Canadian payroll regulations, tax laws, and benefits administration.
- Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Ceridian, Workday, etc.) and MS Office (Excel, Word).
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and payroll processing.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with employees and departments.
- Solid organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Process-first mentality is very important.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in managing processes and cross-functional relationships.
- Ability to maintain data confidentiality with a strong sense of professional integrity.
- Highly analytical with extraordinary organization and prioritization skills and a proven track record to meet hard deadlines.
- Dedicated, flexible, and outspoken, with a creative approach to problem-solving.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off - 20 days a year
- Birthday/celebration PTO - 1 day
- Annual company weeks off
- Flexible sick time off
- Paid volunteer time
- Parental Leave Benefits
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Group RRSP and DPSP
- Major Medical Insurance (dependent care options)
There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this Canada located role is 32 - 39 CAD per hour.
In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible for additional compensation and benefits including: annual cash bonus; health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave and benefits.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
OpenTable aspires to be a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and a culture that is inclusive and welcoming. Hiring people with different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas is critical to innovation and to how we deliver great experiences for our users and our partners. Representation matters.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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