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.