About OEG Sports & Entertainment:

OEG Sports & Entertainment (“OEG”) delivers leading sports, entertainment and other special event programming to fans and patrons in Canada and the United States. OEG owns the five-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors and operates Rogers Place, the new home of the Oilers and Oil Kings, located in ICE District, Canada’s largest mixed-used sports and entertainment development.

Role Summary:

Reporting directly to the Manager, Payroll & Benefits, the Administrator, Payroll & Benefits, is responsible for providing administration and support for benefits through all of OEG’s companies in Canada and the U.S.

Core Responsibilities and Duties: (30% Payroll & 70% Benefits)

• Process Canadian & US salaried payrolls (bi-weekly & semi-monthly)
• Process new hires, terminations, employee changes (address, dependents, and bank information), pay rate changes, promotions, and bonuses.
• Assist in year-end related activities, including taxable benefits and producing T4’s, W2’s
• Responsible for the submission of RRSP & TFSA contributions
• Administer OEG’s group benefit programs in Canada & US such as Life, AD&D, medical, dental, retirement, disability plans and wellness programs
• Administer claims for both Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD)
• Ensure the accuracy of all benefit enrollments, changes and terminations in our HRIS & vendor systems.
• Respond to employee benefit inquiries
• Assist employees with any claim issues and open enrolment
• Monthly review and reconciliation of all benefit programs and invoicing, ensuring billing amounts are accurate
• Recording benefit payments in Great Plains
• Administer Workers Comp in Canada & US
• COBRA administration
• Annual ACA reporting
• Coordinating and distributing all benefit packages when required
• Maintaining accurate and updated benefit summaries
• Ensure timely collection of all benefit documents
• Recommend any best practices or efficiencies related to OEG’s benefit plans
• Building and maintaining trusted working relationships by providing excellent customer service and contributing to a positive and efficient working environment
• Assist with month end and fiscal year end reporting
• Other 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
• You have the ability to work individually and as part of a fun team in a fast-paced environment!
• You have exceptional communication skills to facilitate successful resolution of employee concerns and requests

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Minimum two (2) years in Payroll & Benefits Administration required
• Designated Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification is an asset
• Working knowledge with payroll, HRIS systems is preferred, experience with UltiPro would be an asset
• Experience with U.S. benefits an asset
• Experience working with a variety of benefit providers
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office; including advanced Excel (Pivot Tables & Vlookup functions)
• Accounting knowledge sufficient to perform journal entries and payroll account reconciliation

What's in it for you?

• 100% Employer-paid Health Benefit Plans
• RSP Matching Program
• Flexibility & hybrid work model
• 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.

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