Manager, Payroll

**Manager, Payroll**

**ABOUT AGLC**
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) is a dynamic organization leading Alberta’s gaming, liquor and cannabis industries. Our team of high performers is driven to provide our customers with outstanding service and Albertans with choices they can trust.

**ABOUT CORPORATE SERVICES**
This Corporate Services Division provides corporate business support services for AGLC. It consists of the Office of the CFO, Corporate Operations, Finance, Procurement, Properties, Strategy, Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Audit.

**ABOUT THE POSITION**

**Manager, Payroll**
**Job Req**:2206
**Location**:St. Albert Office
**Division/Branch**:Corporate Services / Finance
**Classification**:Manager 1 (750)
**Status**:Management
**Employment Status**:Permanent Full Time
**Salary**:$68,888.98 - $98,169.85
**Closing Date: Open Until Filled**

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Payroll Manager is responsible for management of the payroll function, oversees the payroll process and ensures timely and accurate processing of all payroll and accounting related activities. The position continually examines and enhances operational processes and practices including technical system enhancements for improvements and efficiencies. The incumbent is responsible for leading and coordinating payroll administration dedicated to ensuring the integrity of payroll transactions and related accounting activities in a demanding and deadline driven environment.

The role includes consultation with leadership, management, Finance, and Human Resources regarding payroll processes and practices and is responsible for ensuring compliance with Canada Revenue Agency, Collective Agreement, pension, corporate policies, and employment standards. Through the resolution of issues and implementation of effective solutions, the position strives to continually improve the administration of payroll processing. The Payroll Manager prepares and analyzes payroll financial data monthly. This role is also responsible for analysis and financial reporting requirements for both calendar and fiscal year ends.

The position interacts with various stakeholders, internal and external concerning complex Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and payroll issues that require professional expertise.

The Payroll Manager leads a team of Payroll Administrators by managing accuracy and productivity of day-to-day operations by planning and effectively managing the teams’ workload.

The Payroll Manager is responsible for:

- The accurate and timely payment of salaries and recording of benefits and deductions.
- Ensuring payroll compliance with regulatory, and internal and external reporting requirements.
- Coordinating and administering calendar year end processes to ensure accurate year end closures and preparation for the following year.
- The accuracy of AGLC payroll general ledger accounts to ensure integrity of the financial data used for financial statements and various business purposes.
- Coordinating and administering payroll related fiscal year end financial requirements.
- Managing the new set-ups, changes, and testing in ePersonality system.
- Monitoring changes and updates to payroll related legislation including benefit, pension, and Collective Agreement to ensure compliance and accuracy in the administration of AGLC payroll.
- Providing and overseeing the training of staff and timekeepers to ensure a consistent understanding of payroll processes and requirements.
- Supporting ad hoc projects that have impacts on payroll

**SKILLS & ABILITIES**
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or equivalent, with 7 years of payroll experience, and 3 years of supervisory experience in a complex computerized payroll system is required
- Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation is an asset
- Experience with Microsoft Office with strong knowledge of Excel and Word is required
- Experience with and a good understanding of HRIS is required
- Knowledge of ePersonality is an asset

**NOTE**:

- To be eligible to work for AGLC, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or eligible to work in Canada.
- As a condition of employment, you will be required to obtain a satisfactory security clearance and clean drivers abstract (if necessary) prior to employment.
- AGLC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.