Payroll Analyst - NHL

ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey. At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

SUMMARY
The Payroll Analyst will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing by performing detailed reconciliations between Dayforce HCM, Success Factors, and financial records. This role will also be responsible for all general ledger and balance sheet functions related to salary and benefits cost.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Reconciliation:
Perform daily/monthly reconciliation of payroll data against HR and finance systems (Dayforce, SAP Success Factors (HR) and SAP S/4 (Finance)).

• Analysis & Reporting:
  Prepare, review, and distribute comprehensive payroll reports and analytics for finance and management teams.
• Problem Solving:
  Investigate root causes of discrepancies and implement innovative solutions to improve payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll-related laws and regulations.
• Payroll Processing:
  This role will serve as backup for Canadian and US payroll processing, including verification and processing of employee time, attendance, tax with holdings, and benefits deductions.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Areas/Experience
*** Required Minimum of 3+ years of payroll processing and analytical experience within a corporate environment. Experience with US payroll is required

• Systems Knowledge:
  Direct, hands-on experience with both Dayforce HCM and SAP Success Factors is essential
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, complex formulas)

Preferred
* Experience with Canadian payroll is helpful but not mandatory

• Experience with Lawson or SAP S4 financials preferred

Education/Certifications
Required Skills
* Communication:
Strong oral and written communication skills for resolving inquiries and documenting procedures

• Collaboration:
  
  This role requires an analytical thinker to identify discrepancies, ensure compliance, and work with management to improve payroll procedures

CORE COMPETENCIES
These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:
* Accountability

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Inclusion
• Professionalism
• Teamwork & Collaboration

** The NHL offers U.S. regular, full-time employees:*
* Time to Recharge
:
Utilize our generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to focus on your well-being and ensure a healthy work/life balance. PTO includes paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
Ability to Focus on your Health: Along with competitive salaries, the NHL offers comprehensive health benefits to employees and their eligible dependents effective on their first day with us - there is no waiting period. The NHL subsidizes a large portion of the health benefits costs, therefore your cost for medical, dental and vision coverage is minimal. We also offer our employees and members of their household access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental, physical, and financial health.

In addition, employees have access to a digital wellness resource designed to improve health and happiness through courses in sleep, movement, and focus. These services are confidential and at no-cost to our employees.
Childcare Leave: Because your family is the NHL family, employees are offered comprehensive Childcare Leave to welcome your new addition. The primary caregiver to the child is entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child. Employees that are not the primary caregiver to the child are entitled to up to 6 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, which must be taken within the first 6 months following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
Confidence in your Retirement Goals: Participate in the NHL's Savings Plan which includes a 401K(pre-tax and Roth options) plus non-elective (employer) contributions to keep your retirement goals on track.A Hybrid Work…