Manager, Payroll & Benefits

Job title: Manager, Payroll & Benefits

Company: Oilers Entertainment Group Jobs

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Role Summary:
Reporting to the Director, Payroll & Benefits this position would be responsible for overseeing full cycle payroll & benefits for various corporate entities in Canada & US.

Core Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for and oversee full payroll cycle including processing, posting to the GL, budgeting, reconciliations, variance analysis, as well as benefits administration.
• Support organizational performance by continued leadership and mentorship of staff and co-workers.
• Manages HRIS projects including development, reporting, and the implementation of new initiatives
• Responsible for CDN & US payroll tax compliance and reporting.
• Working with HR to identify, prioritize and implement on cross departmental efficiencies
• Manages the entire process in preparation, submission, verification and posting of payrolls in the timely and accurate manner
• Ensure compliance to all employment legislation and regulatory guidelines
• Establish appropriate control to ensure compliance with payroll processes, company policy and legislative requirements
• Review general ledger accounts related to payrolls
• Perform calculations and related entries for bonuses, commissions, taxable benefits, etc
• Prepares payroll, benefits and HR reports as required
• Administers all benefit payments made to 3rd party carriers, including Government remittance
• Performs calendar year end related activities, including updating taxable benefits, producingT4’s and T4A’s and their summaries, reviewing and responding to PIER reports, W2s and ACA reporting
• Manages Time and Attendance system (ABI) & payroll system (UKG)
• Manages Payroll Tax Compliance
• Audit employees’ tax setup to ensure compliance with state tax rules
• Prepare journal entries for any tax adjustments
• Register for new state and local tax IDs when required
• Complete labor statistical reports such as census and multiple work site reports
• Complete tax filings reconciliations and reviews of T4, W2, T4A-NR, T4A
• Prepare Tax Returns (T737) and provide on-going tax, accounting and systems support
• Ensure tax accounts are balanced and are reconciled
• Allocate appropriate payroll event costs to various departments and entities
• Process and administer bill backs for non-OEG companies (Payroll, Benefits, & Tax) and from Time & Attendance Software (internal & external clients)
• Maintain general ledger accounts in HRIS System
• Request payments for 3rd party vendors related to payroll & benefits
• Work with the Finance department provide contractor information for WCB returns

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience
• 5+ years of experience in processing full cycle payroll
• CPM designation with the Canadian Payroll Association would be an asset
• Extensive working knowledge of payroll, HRIS and time & attendance systems is preferred, experience with UKG, ABI and Great Plains would be an asset
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, team building and support staff
• 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

Expected salary:

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:39:57 GMT