About Us:

Established in 1879 and located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto, the award-winning Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment venue, hosting over 2,000 events and attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sports, festivals, recreation, culture, and tourism. Exhibition Place boasts the award-winning, LEED Gold Certified Enercare Centre, Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre, and the Automotive Building LEED Silver conference venue. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart, which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading-edge green technologies and practices across the site.

We offer a competitive salary, performance incentives, and a comprehensive rewards package. Enjoy OMERS participation - a defined benefit pension plan, employer-paid health & dental, extended healthcare, and professional development.

What can I expect to do in this role?

• Perform general payroll administration duties to support assigned payroll departments.
• Overseethe preparation and processing of weekly hourly payroll for unionized and non-unionizeddepartments.
• Assistin coordinatingand prioritizingworkof payrollteamtoensure accuracy,completenessand timeliness ofpayroll submissions.
• Set up payrollcycles in ADPWorkforce Now (WFN)in accordancewiththe annual accounting schedule,ensuringallspecial payments and deductions are processed.
• Complete and review accuracy of weekly payrolltransactionsincluding new hires, terminations, leaves, employee information changes,earnings, deductions,adjustmentsand taxable benefits.
• Preparepayroll and general ledger account reconciliations,journal entries,transfers, ad hoc reports, monthly remittances and investigate discrepancies.
• Administer the OMERS pension planprogramincluding enrollments,contributions,reportingand compliance
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity within ADP WFN, BusinessCentraland employeefiles.
• Serve as subject matter expert for ADP WFN and time and attendance system bymaintainingsystem configurations,identifydiscrepancies,provide troubleshootingsupport for systemissuesandliaise with serviceprovidertoresolveissues.
• Provideon-going guidanceand training to the payroll teamregardingpayroll processesand ensure payroll procedures and internal controls are consistently followed.
• Identifytraining needs and recommend development opportunitiesforthepayroll team and otherstakeholderson payroll processes.
• Develop and document payroll procedures and training materials to support the continuous improvement of payroll processesand controls.
• Respond toinquiries from government agencies,auditors,OMERSandexternal stakeholders.
• Review, interpret and implement payroll-related policies and collective agreement changes, ensuring payroll processes and system configurationsremaincompliant.
• Prepareandassistinyear-end payrollactivitiesincluding T4s, taxable benefits, OMERS119 reconciliation,pension adjustments,EHTandPIER audits.
• Maintainhigh levelsof accuracy, professional demeanor,appropriate levelsof confidentiality, excellent customer service, significantsupport services to others both within and outside of the department.
• Act as the first point of contact for hourly payroll issuesand inquiries
• Participate in projects related topeople,cultureand corporateservicesprograms.
• In absence of Payroll Manager, coordinate the daily payroll activities and functions to ensure smooth operations and provide back-up for payroll specialists as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

How do I qualify?

1. Severalyears’of progressive payrollexperience and completion of recognizedPCPpayroll certification and post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function isrequired.
2. Experience specializing in payroll processing, payroll reconciliations, basic accounting principles, OMERS and benefits administration in a unionized environment.
3. Ability to lead, train, and coordinate work of others.
4. Experience using ADP Workforce Now, Enhanced Time andAttendanceandMicrosoft Dynamics365Business Centralis an asset.
5. Advanced computerproficiencyin preparing reports, spreadsheets and correspondence using a variety of computer software packages including MS Office, word processing,Exceland Outlook.
6. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines with attention to detail.
7. Strong analytical skills, problem solving, multitasking and critical thinking coupled with resourcefulness and initiative when managing multiple priorities with tight constraints and with minimal supervision.
8. Proven customer services and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
9. Ability to interpret and apply policies, guidelines,legislationand collective bargaining agreements with knowledge of employment-related legislation.
10. Flexible toworkweekends and holidays.

Job Vacancy Status:

This is an Existing Position.

Application Process: 

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We carefully review every application - including yours. We're fortunate to have many outstanding people apply to each of our positions. While we appreciate every application that comes our way, due to the high volume we receive, we're not able to follow up with each person individually. If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the needs of the role, we'll contact you.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: 

Exhibition Place is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and members of the public feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the public and the communities in which we live and serve.  

Accommodation: 

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Exhibition Place and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by emailing us at People&culture@explace.on.ca. [People&culture@explace.on.ca.]