Payroll Administrator

Come Build a Better Financial Future for all Canadians

At Neo, we’re building a more rewarding financial experience for all Canadians.

Life at a rapidly expanding tech startup is demanding, exhilarating, and not for everyone.

From world-class creative minds to brilliant engineers, it's high-performing people that make Neo a workplace with passion and purpose.

Since being founded in 2019, Neo has built incredible traction and is one of the fastest growing fintechs in Canada.

• LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Canada for 2022 and 2023
• Top-ranked mobile apps and credit cards
• Canada’s top-rated credit card
• Team of 700+ people
• 1M+ customers in 3 years
• 11K+ retail partners

High Performance at Neo

We recruit, hire, and build our company culture around these attributes :

Teamwork : We trust, respect, encourage, and show up for each other through good times and hard. We’re on this mission not just for ourselves, but also for the people we work with and ultimately, for our customers.

Ownership : We all have a stake in Neo’s success so we go out of our way to do what needs to get done. We hold ourselves accountable to deliver on our commitments to our customers, to our partners, and to our team.

When we fall short, we find a way to do better in the future.

Professional Integrity : We’re asking millions of Canadians to trust us with their hard-earned money so we hold ourselves (and each other) to the highest standards of integrity.

The Role :

Join our dynamic team as a Payroll Administrator at Neo Financial, where you will play a critical role in shaping our payroll operations.

This role encompasses the oversight of payroll processing for all employees, assisting administration of our Employee Equity Plan and adherence to all compliance frameworks.

Reporting to the Total Rewards Lead, you will collaborate closely with Workforce Management, Accounting, Legal, and People Operations Coordinators to deliver accurate and timely payroll services.

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Oversee and conduct final reviews for the payroll processing of full-time, part-time, and temporary contract employees
• Manage all year-end payroll obligations and ensure regulatory submissions are completed on time.
• Ensure compliance with all provincial and federal legislation affecting payroll.
• Provide assistance in administration of Neo's equity plan on an as-needed basis.
• Implement payroll best practices that enhance workflow and reduce processing time.
• Maintain stringent internal controls and manage audit trails to ensure accountability.
• Execute monthly reconciliation of benefits payments and oversee accurate payroll disbursement.

Who We Are Looking For :

• A payroll expert with a solid track record in full-cycle payroll and benefits administration, managing a fast paced work environment in tech or finance sectors
• Proven experience in a large-scale organization (500+ employees) and familiarity with payroll software and systems
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and best practices across Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of mentoring a team and driving strategic payroll initiatives.
• A process-oriented thinker with a knack for driving efficiencies and proactive problem solving.
• High organizational and detail-orientation skills with a strong sense of confidentiality and integrity.
• Experience with Morgan Stanley Shareworks Platform is an asset
• Experience with Rippling Platform is an asset

Working at Neo

Joining Neo means betting on yourself and discovering your full potential. As individuals and as a team, we continually challenge ourselves and each other to do our best work.

We are making change happen at a rapid pace providing endless opportunities to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and find new solutions to complex problems.

That means rapid career progression and constant learning opportunities.

The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, relentless, and want to win. We hold ourselves to high standards, because we’re on a mission that matters to transform financial services for the better.

If that’s what you’re looking for, read on.

We trust, respect, and show up for each other. That means truthful conversations, frequent feedback, and working with people who push you to be your best.

We’re evolving quickly as an organization, we work together in person, and the pace of progress isn’t for everyone. That’s why we’re looking for change-makers who love a challenge who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than travel a well-paved road.

Our team members earn meaningful equity in the company through stock options so Neo’s growth benefits everyone who helps make it happen.

That also means taking on more responsibility than you may have had at your last job. We don’t get hung up on job titles or hierarchy we’re focused on doing what it takes to accomplish our mission.

Check out these videos from our employees to learn more about Working at Neo .

Apply with Us

We believe in equal opportunity, and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. Customers trust us with their finances, so successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and a credit check.