Employment Type: Full-time Regular

City: Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date: 12/14/2022

Posting Close Date: 12/23/2022 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm MST)

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 we're 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 toensure 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 Companies

Together with WestJet's 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 Promise

At 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 WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We 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

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