Team Lead, Payroll

OEG Retail Cannabis  

OEG Sports & Entertainment 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 home of the Oilers and Oil Kings, located in ICE District, Canada’s largest mixed-used sports and entertainment development.

Led by Tokyo Smoke, OEGRC (OEG Retail Cannabis) is positioned for future success in the early stages of an emerging market. With over 95 stores in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador, and a differentiated retail brand and customer experience, Tokyo Smoke has won multiple industry awards and is a market leader with tremendous cross-country expansion and growth potential as the retail cannabis industry continues to consolidate and mature.

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.

 About the Role:

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this role would be responsible for processing payrolls accurately, on a timely basis, while continuously looking to identify efficiencies for OEG’S Retail Cannabis Division (Tokyo Smoke Brand) in Canada. The Payroll Team Lead 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
• Process Canadian salaried and hourly payroll (bi-weekly)
• Provide guidance to Payroll Administrators & support to Manager, Payroll & Benefits
• Cross train as back up to Payroll Administrators
• Process new hires, terminations, employee changes, pay rate changes, promotions, commissions, and bonuses.
• Verify time from Time and Attendance system and import hours to payroll.
• Perform calculations and related entries for bonuses, commissions, etc
• Perform year-end related activities and producing T4’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
• Assist with month end and fiscal year end reporting
• Building and maintaining trusted working relationships by providing excellent customer service and contributing to a positive and efficient working environment
• Responsible for the submission of RRSP & TFSA contributions
• Administer benefit plan changes
• Prepares payroll and HR reports as required
• Workers Compensation reporting
• Additional duties as assigned

Who You Are:

• You’re a positive person with a customer-centric focus
• You’re a self-starter that is excited by autonomy and has a relentless drive to exceed expectations
• You’re open-minded and don’t mind adjusting on the fly
• You believe in a team-first mentality and you thrive in a collaborative, egoless environment
• You’re organized, have a keen eye for detail, and incredible time management skills
• You have a talent for building great working relationships at all levels within an organization

Education, Experience and Skills:

• 5+ years of experience processing full cycle payroll
• Designated Payroll PCP and CPM would be an asset.
• Working knowledge with payroll, HRIS and time & attendance systems is preferred, experience with UltiPro, Humanity 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 (Pivot Tables & Vlookup functions)

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.

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