Payroll Specialist

**About OEG Sports & Entertainment**:
OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.

Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to **WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.**

**Role Summary**:
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this role would be responsible for processing payrolls accurately, on a timely basis, while continuously looking to identify efficiencies. The Payroll Specialist would also assist with HRIS & Time & Attendance projects including development, reporting, and the implementation of new initiatives.

**Your Focus in this Role**:

- Responsible for full cycle payroll, as well as benefits administration
- Process Canadian salaried and hourly payroll (bi-weekly & semi-monthly)
- Process US salaried and hourly payrolls (bi-weekly & semi-monthly)
- Cross train as back up to Payroll Administrators
- Process new hires, terminations, employee changes (address, dependents, and bank
- information), pay rate changes, promotions, misc. deductions, commissions, bonuses, and benefit Verify time from Time and Attendance system and import hours to payroll.
- Perform calculations and related entries for bonuses, commissions, taxable benefits,
- Perform year-end related activities, including taxable benefits and producing T4’s, and W2’s
- Assist in the management of HRIS and T&A systems
- Ensure compliance to all employment legislation and regulatory guidelines
- Establish appropriate control to ensure compliance with payroll processes, company policy and legislative requirements
- Responsible for posting payroll journal entries
- Completing reconciliation of payroll related accounts
- Assist with month end and fiscal year end reporting, related to payroll
- Prepare month end and year end accruals, related to payroll
- Building and maintaining trusted working relationships by providing excellent customer service and contributing to a positive and efficient working environment
- Additional duties as assigned

**Who You Are**:

- You are capable of handling confidential, sensitive and personal information
- You have strong planning and organization skills
- You have the ability to determine priorities with strict deadlines
- You are well organized with a superior attention to detail
- Ability to work individually and as part of a fun team in a fast-paced environment

**Education, Experience, and Skills**:

- 5+ years of experience processing full cycle payroll
- Designated Payroll PCP and CPM would be an
- Working knowledge with payroll, HRIS and time & attendance systems is preferred, experience with UltiPro, ABI and Great Plains would be an asset
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office; including advanced Excel
- Accounting knowledge sufficient to perform journal entries and payroll account reconciliations

**What's in it for you?**
- 100% Employer-paid Health Benefit Plans
- RSP Matching Program
- Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment ticket options
- Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
- On-Site secured parking and/or transit allowance
- On-Site gym
- Beautiful office space located in Rogers Place - with easy access to the LRT
- Social team culture + employee events

**Next Steps**:
Thank you for your interest in joining our team Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.

**Experience**: Preferred
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