The annual base salary range for this position in California is $92,000 to $106,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.

The Senior Payroll Specialist processes and audits semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls across multiple companies for a multi-state employee population, and may include payroll for team players. The Senior Payroll Specialist is forward-thinking, analytical, detail-oriented, and methodical, with experience in payroll administration and knowledge of payroll tax and wage and hour regulations. The successful candidate should effectively collaborate and problem-solve with multiple departments (i.e. HR/Legal) related to Company payroll policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepare and process semi-monthly and bi-weekly multi-state payroll transactions, payroll taxes, and federal, state, and local compliance using ABI, Workday and ADP systems
Validate and reconcile payroll transaction data to ensure accurate payroll payments, reporting and records, including review of certain Workday dashboards and reports
Review and audit time and attendance reports and employee correction forms for proper payroll processing
Communicate with managers and/or employees regarding payroll discrepancies and proactively work to resolve such items
Review the Workday Payroll Dashboard for Compensation Changes, One-Time Payments, Department Transfers, etc.
Partner with Human Resources on compliance reporting
Prepare and input payroll accounting entries and assist with reconciling payroll balance sheet accounts
Reconcile 401K contributions and loans, and responsible for processing bi-weekly submissions
Maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions, including quarterly and year-end reporting
Reconcile ADP Quarter Tax Reports and W-2s
Prepare and validate the annual NHL Schedule 18 (staffing and wages) and Player Salary schedules
Support an environment that encourages, values, and delivers outstanding customer service
Support the accounting and finance management team with ad-hoc reporting and reviewing payroll-related expenses on monthly financials, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum of 5+ years of multi-state payroll and payroll accounting experience
Experience with Time and Attendance and Payroll systems (preferably ABI, ADP, and Workday) and accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)
Knowledge of sports team payroll and operations is helpful
Excellent team player dedicated to the department’s success
Proactive team player with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Self-motivated and possess strong organizational, collaboration and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Able to maintain privacy and confidentiality with sensitive data
Able to work with minimal supervision

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Education - Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required – 5+

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.