Payroll and Benefits Specialist

THE ORGANIZATION:

At Events East Group, we proudly manage and operate the Halifax Convention Centre, Scotiabank Centre and Scotiabank Centre Box Office. Our people and our community make us the favoured event destination for our guests. Whether we're attracting large delegations or hosting an elite group of athletes for an international competition, we are a catalyst for new opportunities and connections between Nova Scotia and the world.

Designed to meet the needs of multiple events, Nova Scotia's Halifax Convention Centre offers over 120,000 square feet of flexible event space in the heart of downtown. The Halifax Convention Centre is part of the Nova Centre, a million-square-foot, mixed-use development that includes a hotel, office towers, and retail space. It is the largest integrated development project in the province's history.

The Scotiabank Centre, managed by Events East Group, is the largest multipurpose facility in Atlantic Canada, serving as the region's premier venue for major entertainment and sporting events and the nucleus of major event activity in Nova Scotia. Having hosted the world's top performers, homegrown talent, best in class athletes and many performers in between, Scotiabank Centre has been a source for community vibrancy and pride for over 35 years. With a seating capacity of more than 10,000 and the versatility to accommodate a range of events, Scotiabank Centre hosts close to 500,000 attendees each year and is home to the Halifax Mooseheads, Halifax Thunderbirds Lacrosse and the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo.

THE POSITION:

Events East Group is now inviting applications for the position of Payroll and Benefits Specialist with our Human Resources and Payroll team.

Reporting to the Director, People and Culture, the Payroll and Benefits Specialist provides Payroll and Benefits services to Events East Group employees, supported by a full-time resource. Amoung other payroll duties associated with salaried and hourly employees, this role ensures hourly staff time is submitted and approved based on tight timelines and validates all data before importing it to Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics ("GP") Payroll module.

Working with the Human Resources department, this role performs administration related to Workers Compensation Board claims, short- and long-term disability, and hourly benefits plans. The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for maintaining strong relations with, and providing information to, the Province of Nova Scotia Payroll department, the Province of Nova Scotia Benefits department, the Nova Scotia Pension Agency, Dallas Mercer Consulting, the Workers Compensation Board, and other benefit and resource providers.

THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervise and guide the payroll coordinator.
• Create, maintain, and archive all personnel files and payroll records based on legislative regulatory compliance.
• Ensure absence tracking is accurate in Synerion, including sick time and vacation, providing reports to leadership when needed.
• Complete full payroll processing for all employees on a bi-weekly basis, working closely with the Province of Nova Scotia.
• Prepare Payroll and Benefits reports for a variety of audiences including leadership and staff.
• Prepare annual salary and benefit budget data, managing economic adjustment & step increases.
• Coordinate all benefit and pension changes, working with external providers to ensure all staff are enrolled in the applicable benefit and pension plans.
• Own and provide support with the following Human Resources and Payroll systems:
  • Synerion
  • Great Plains
  • SAP
• Ensure all regulatory and legislative compliance procedures related to payroll are performed correctly and accurately.
• Ensure all payroll data is maintained in a confidential manner and shared only with those with authority.
• Act as a resource for payroll, benefit, and pension-related matters.
  • Training leaders on how to use the payroll systems is required.
• Complete all other payroll & benefit duties as required.

THE PERKS AND BENEFITS:

• 3 weeks of vacation starting
• Sick and personal days
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) available through Telus Health
  • Discounts
  • Free counselling services
  • Resources available for personal life needs
• Medical & Dental benefits through Medavie BlueCross as soon as you start!
• Short-Term Illness (STI) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Participation in the Province of Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan
• 13 paid holidays or Time in Lieu for working on the holiday
• Paid bereavement leave
• Discounted transit bus pass through SmartTrip
• Discounted gym membership at Goodlife Fitness

THE PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years' experience in complex payroll operations
• Experience using SAP payroll is a strong asset
• Certified Payroll Administrator (CPA) - PCP Certificate is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
• Availability to work some evenings, weekends and holidays is required to ensure payroll is completed on time.

Events East is committed to a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and persons from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We encourage applicants to self-identify.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Any applicant invited to participate in testing or an interview and who requires an accommodation should discuss their needs, in confidence, with the Recruiter when selected.

TO APPLY: Apply online via Career Beacon.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For further information, please visit our website at www.eventseast.com