Coordinator, Payroll & Benefits

The Opportunity

The Ottawa Senators areseekingan energetic, detail-oriented professional to join ourFinanceteamas aCoordinator, Payroll & Benefits.This is an excellent opportunity to join an NHL franchise at anentry levelposition which will allow the candidate to become fully engaged in the business of a major league sports team.

Reporting to theManager,Payroll &Benefits, withdotted linereporting toHR,you will be working as a dedicated member of thePayrollteam. In this newly created role, you will focus on payroll processingand coordination of benefits, ensuringaccurateandtimelypay for our team members across Canada and the U.S.The successfulcandidatewill become proficient inpayroll systems and compliance,and all aspects of employeebenefits..

Number of vacancies: 1. This is a newly created role.

Key Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for benefits related mattersfor all employees

• Managethe full cycle of benefits portal updates for new hires anddepartingemployeeswith support from Human Resources team

• Assistemployees with enrolling in retirement savings plans,

• Processing employee life events and status changes promptly

• Managing relationships with third-party vendors for billing and issue resolution

• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately andtimely

• Reviews hoursreports, prepares discrepancy reports, andverifiesthat all hours and other data have been accurately input.Downloads the information for payroll processing weekly

• Prepares a variety of reports forManagerto aid in the tracking of and verification of pay

• Assistsin the resolution of pay discrepancies

• Reconcile payroll before transmission andvalidateconfirmed reports

• Understand proper withholding tax ondifferent typesof payments

• Execute time and attendance processing andinterface withpayroll

• Processaccurateandtimelyyear-end reporting when necessary

• Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed
  

Qualifications (what we look for)

• Post-secondary education in a related field

• Experience with Dayforceand ADPisa strong asset

• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills

• 1-2 years ofexperience processing Canadian payroll, experience processing US payroll is a strong asset
  
• 1-2 years of benefits administration experience (health, dental, pension, etc.)

• Working knowledge of Time and Attendance systems
  
• Strong knowledge of government regulationsand ESA

• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material

• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• High attention to detail; strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

• Advanced Excel, excellent computer skills

• Canadian Payroll Association designation preferred

Who We Are

The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club is a National Hockey League (NHL)teamrepresentingCanadas capital city. The Club delivers world-class sport and live entertainment experiencesto the Ottawa-Gatineau regionwhileoperatingin a fast-paced, collaborative environment across hockey operations, business operations, and event delivery, with a shared commitment to excellence, integrity, and community impact.

What We Offer

Employeeswill have the opportunity to work in a unique industry, with access tomemorable fan experiences, and exclusive perks such as:staff tickets to games and events,partnership discounts(Goodlife,etc.),and free on-site parking - along with the chance to contribute to an organization that takes pride in its people, its performance, and its community.

This role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental,wellness subsidy,and retirement programs. Support for continuedlearning (tuition reimbursement) is available, as well as access to multiple learning platforms.

Active social committee, which hosts multiple large-scale events throughout the year.

This role falls within abasesalary range of $52,200to $80,000annually, consistent with the organizations established salary ranges. Salary ranges aredeterminedthrough a wide variety of factors including but not limited to market data, internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skillset.

We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will bemaintainedon file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.

Senators Sports & Entertainmentsupports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at 613-599-0250 if you require a disability related accommodationin order toparticipatein the recruitment process.

SSE is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.

SSE confirms that it does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools in its recruitment or hiring processes. All candidate screening, evaluation, and selection decisions are conducted by human recruiters or hiring managers using predefined, job-related criteria, ensuring a fair, transparent, and human-led hiring process in compliance with applicable employment and privacy laws.

To all recruitment agencies: SSE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumessubmittedwithout a prior agreement or request from our hiring team will not be considered.SSE is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.