Kardium Inc.
Kardium Inc.
501 – 1,000 Employees
HardwareHealthcare
Kardium Inc. is a healthcare and medical hardware company developing catheter-based electrophysiology technologies for treating cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation. Its work centers on catheter and ablation system design intended to help electrophysiologists and cardiology centers perform cardiac ablation procedures with greater safety, effectiveness, and efficiency. The company’s profile is relevant to professionals exploring roles in medical devices, healthcare technology, cardiac care, and hardware engineering.

Payroll and Benefits Specialist - Kardium Inc. (Hybrid, Canada)

Manage multi-jurisdiction payroll and benefits for Kardium Inc., a medical-device company developing treatments for atrial fibrillation. The role covers Dayforce administration, compliance, reconciliations, employee support, and accounting activities.

Description

  • Run end-to-end payroll for salaried and hourly employees, including shift-based teams in Canada, the United States, and planned international operations.
  • Maintain and audit Dayforce records, including employee profiles, pay types, and shift configurations.
  • Diagnose and resolve payroll issues involving system configuration and integrations.
  • Reconcile payroll and benefits data and record it accurately in the general ledger.
  • Allocate payroll-related costs to the correct accounts and cost centres.
  • Maintain compliance with payroll regulations and tax obligations across all operating regions.
  • Complete quarter-end accounting activities, including accrual journal entries, WCB filings, and EHT filings.
  • Contribute to payroll year-end activities, including tax forms and reporting.
  • Monitor the payroll inbox and address employee questions about payroll and benefits.
  • Work with the Talent team to review and verify employee changes that affect payroll.
  • Assist with audits and keep compliance documentation up to date.
  • Contribute to accounting, office services, compliance reporting, financial reporting, and team initiatives.

Requirements

  • At least five years of payroll and benefits experience in a complex setting, including shift rotations and hourly employees.
  • Experience supporting shift-based or manufacturing operations.
  • Experience in medical-device manufacturing is strongly preferred.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage complex, rapidly changing payroll processes.
  • Strong problem-solving ability, independence, and prioritization skills.
  • Working knowledge of payroll and accounting principles and sound business practices.
  • Experience processing payroll across multiple jurisdictions, especially Canada and the United States.
  • Experience with advanced HRIS platforms; Dayforce experience is strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of Canadian and US payroll regulations and tax requirements.
  • Ability to produce accurate, timely work while handling confidential information.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll software.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Payroll certification, such as PCP.
  • Post-secondary education in accounting, human resources, or a related discipline is preferred.

Benefits

  • 5% RRSP contribution.
  • Stock option plan for permanent employees.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage from the first day, with no waiting period.
  • Three personal days each year.
  • Support for the overall well-being of employees and their dependents.
  • Career development and learning support.
  • Support for professional memberships.
  • Maternity and adoptive leave top-up.
  • Coverage for fertility drug treatment.
  • Hybrid work arrangement.

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