Manager, Payroll & Benefits

OEG Sports & Entertainment; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

RRSP matching program

Healthcare spending account

On-site parking and transit allowance

On-site gym

Oilers/Oil Kings entertainment ticket

Downtown Edmonton office

Job summary

OEG Sports & Entertainment is seeking a payroll leader to oversee full cycle payroll and benefits for our Canadian operations. This role reports to the VP, Payroll & Benefits and requires managing payroll processing, data integrity, and tax compliance across multiple Canadian jurisdictions.

You will lead a team, implement strong controls, and handle year-end activities including T4s, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of experience in processing full cycle payroll.
• Experience with HRIS systems (UKG and Great Plains is a plus).
• Strong Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full payroll cycle, including processing, posting to the GL, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Deliver payroll functions consistently for salaried and hourly staff across Canada.
• Develop and document processes, procedures and financial controls to minimize risk and ensure data integrity.
• Perform year-end activities including updating taxable benefits and producing T4s; ensure tax compliance.
• Manage year-end and month-end closings, audits, accruals and reconciliations; mentor and lead payroll team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Full cycle payroll

HRIS

UKG

Great Plains

Advanced Excel

Tools

UKG HRIS

Great Plains

Job description

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 toWIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Role:

Reporting to the VP, Payroll & Benefits this position would be responsible for overseeing full cycle payroll & benefits for OEG’s Sports & Entertainment in Canada.

Your Focus in this Role:

• Responsible for and oversee full payroll cycle including processing, posting to the GL, reconciliations, variance analysis, as well as some benefit administration.
• Responsible for ensuring payroll functions are delivered consistently and effectively to salaried and hourly staff, across multiple jurisdictions in Canada.
• Building, creating, and developing adequate processes, procedures and financial controls within the payroll department and ensure they are functioning, maintained, and monitored to minimize risk and error as well as compliance.
• Implementing processes to ensure the accuracy and maintenance of all employee data and payment records. Ensuring data protection measures are in place to safeguard employee information.
• Providing leadership, guidance, training, and mentor team members. Foster a positive, engaging and growth-orientated work environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, collaboration, and employee development.
• Performs calendar year-end related activities, including updating taxable benefits, producing T4’s.
• Responsible for accurate tax payment for all payroll activities which requires a thorough understanding of all compliance regulations for all tax agencies.
• Manage year end audit, including month end and year end closing accruals and account reconciliation.
• 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:

• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience
• 5+ years of experience in processing full cycle payroll
• Extensive working knowledge of payroll, HRIS systems is preferred, experience with UKG and Great Plains would be an asset
• Capable of handling confidential, sensitive and personal information
• Strong planning and organization skills to determine priorities with strict deadlines
• Well organized with superior attention to detail
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office; including advanced Excel

What’s in it for you?

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
• On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
• On-Site Gym
• Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT!
• Social Work 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.