Manager - Payroll Services - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Why WestJet:Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now were going global.Join us and love where you’re going.Remote Work:This position is eligible for remote work, within Calgary, under our mobile workforce program.GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:Reporting to the Sr. Manager-People Services, the Manager-Payroll Services is responsible to lead and motivate a team of Payroll and Time Management professionals to process full cycle payroll for two companies with employees across Canada. The Manager is required to work closely with multi-functional teams across the organization to identify risks, mitigate expenses, ensure accuracy and compliance to provincial, federal, and payroll legislation.SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES & KEY ACTIVITIES:

• Provide leadership, planning, and direction to payroll and time management teams, including the coordination and allocation of workloads, managing staff performance, managing compliance to processing and error targets, & oversight of operations
• Oversee special projects related to payroll and time management including audits, year-end reporting, and processing bulk manual / off-cycle pays
• Identify, influence, create, and assist in the implementation of new processes and procedures in partnership with IT, Finance, Benefits, People Services, and Governance to ensure efficient, compliant, and scalable processes
• Establish & monitor controls to ensure compliance to payroll processes and legislative requirements, including standard payroll procedures; and working with federal and provincial labour and tax agencies towards problem resolution
• Partner with WestJet scheduling teams across the organization to understand their data and rules, provide guidance, and recommend solutions to ensure controls and governance around data are followed
• Manage agreement rules, compliance, and data required for investigations for unionized employees including dues, deductions, and remittances, and pay-related grievances corrections
• Troubleshooting payroll and time attendance systems issues in collaboration with the HRIS, IT, Finance, and Payroll and Time Management teams

KEY COMPETENCIES - SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent experience will be given consideration)
• Payroll Compliance Certification and Certified Payroll Manager required
• JDE Oracle payroll system knowledge required
• 5+ years in a leadership position
• 8+ years experience in running in-house Payroll
• 5+ years in Time Management
• Expertise in payroll, benefits and taxation, and applicable legislative requirements
• Strong strategic planning, analytics, and process development skills
• Ability to work with and influence cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Working experience with Excel: formulas, VLookups, pivots
• Proven ability to manage sensitive information with diplomacy, confidentiality, and a sense of discretion
• Effectively able to prioritize and direct high volumes of work within strict timelines

The benefits of being a WestJetter:WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

Think we are a fit Apply now!About WestJet Group of CompaniesTogether with WestJets regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.Our Safety PromiseAt WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJets operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJets Alcohol and Drug Policy.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionWe embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.For more information about everything WestJet, please visit WestJet.com.#LI-Remote#LI-IM1Quick Apply

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