Payroll Specialist

About The Company

Jetson Home is dedicated to transforming the energy landscape by accelerating the adoption of sustainable energy solutions across North America. Our mission is to transition 100 million homes away from fossil fuels and towards fully electric, eco-friendly energy systems. We recognize that homes are among the largest contributors to carbon emissions, yet the adoption of innovative solutions like heat pumps remains slow due to high costs and complexity. To address this, Jetson Home is building the first fully vertically integrated home electrification company, making clean energy accessible, transparent, and affordable for all. Our operations leverage advanced technology, automation, and data analytics to scale our impact effectively. At Jetson Home, we value expertise, curiosity about emerging tools - including artificial intelligence - and a continuous improvement mindset to enhance how work gets done.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Accounting & Finance team. This pivotal role involves managing payroll operations across Canada and the United States for a rapidly expanding workforce comprising hourly, salaried, piece-rate, and commissioned employees. As the payroll expert at Jetson Home, you will ensure the accurate and compliant processing of employee pay, supporting our growth initiatives and market expansions. You will have the opportunity to shape and develop our payroll processes, set up ADP systems to scale efficiently, and support the company's goal of electrifying homes across North America. This role offers visibility within the organization, requiring meticulous attention to detail, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to compliance and process improvement.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess over five years of payroll experience, ideally with exposure to both Canadian and U.S. payroll systems. A professional designation such as PCP/CPM (Canada) or CPP (U.S.) is considered an asset. Demonstrated expertise in ADP (Workforce Now or similar platforms) is essential, along with experience managing diverse workforces that include hourly, salaried, and variable pay structures such as commissions and piece rates. A comprehensive understanding of multi-jurisdiction payroll compliance, including CRA, IRS, provincial, and state regulations, is required. The candidate should demonstrate high accuracy, proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity. Familiarity with modern automation tools, including AI, to streamline payroll processes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing in ADP for employees across Canada and the U.S., including hourly, salaried, piece-rate, and commission-based staff.
• Calculate and verify piece-rate pay for field technicians, ensuring compliance with minimum wage, overtime, and vacation/PTO regulations specific to each province and state.
• Collaborate with Sales and Finance teams to calculate, verify, and process sales commissions accurately and on schedule, cross-referencing CRM and sales data.
• Reconcile payroll with the general ledger, prepare journal entries, and support month-end closing activities and audits.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll regulations, including employment standards, withholding, remittances, workers' compensation, and year-end filings such as T4 and W-2 forms.
• Maintain employee pay data, configure ADP setup including earnings codes, deductions, and benefits, and address employee inquiries related to payroll.
• Facilitate payroll setup for new regions as Jetson Home expands into additional provinces and states, continuously seeking automation opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability.
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, with 100% premiums paid by the company.
• Extended health care benefits to support employee wellness.
• Disability insurance to provide financial security during unforeseen circumstances.
• Parental leave top-up programs to support new parents.
• Educational support to foster continuous professional development.
• Equity options as part of our compensation package, aligning employee success with company growth.
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Jetson Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and welcome accommodations during the recruitment process. For U.S. applicants, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws. For Canadian applicants, we adhere to human rights legislation, ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process. If you require any accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.