About the Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional football team and a member of the National Football League’s AFC South Division. The Jaguars are one of the NFL’s youngest franchises, playing their first regular season home game on September 3, 1995 in Jacksonville, Florida and have since won four division titles. The Jaguars are owned by Shahid Khan, a visionary leader whose businesses include Flex-N-Gate, Fulham Football Club, All Elite Wrestling, Bold Events and Iguana Investments. Since 2012, Mr. Khan’s impact on the Northeast Florida community has exceeded $500 million, including charitable giving through the Jaguars Foundation, capital improvements to EverBank Stadium and the creation of Daily’s Place, which hosts upwards of 40 concerts a year. The Jaguars and Iguana Investments recently opened the state-of-the-art Sports Performance Center (Miller Electric Center), which now houses all of football operations for the Jaguars, including players, coaches and other personnel. Over the next several years, the Jaguars and Iguana Investments will complete Phase 1 of the Shipyards, a reimagination of the riverfront which will include a Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences, an office building and modernized marina, as well as begin additional projects to transform the area around the stadium into a year-round, mixed-use sports and entertainment district.

The Jaguars company values are Passion, Respect, Innovation, Dedication and Empowerment (PRIDE). The Jaguars believe in the importance of diversity, continual learning and transparency. We also understand the role that excitement, originality and fun play in the workplace. All of these ideas come together to build a strong and dynamic workplace culture. Because of this, we are dedicated to, and encouraged by, leading the way in developing a distinct and inclusive team.

Summary

The Director of Payroll & Benefits is responsible for payroll processing and associated remittances. In addition, he/she will participate in reconciling payroll & benefit transactions, recording general ledger activity, maintaining benefit systems, and assisting employees. This candidate must be hands-on, proactive, able to work independently, and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, legal requirements, and NFL rules. In addition, this candidate must be detail-oriented, have a high degree of accuracy and able to produce deliverables and work products in a timely manner.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing, supervising, reviewing and processing payroll utilizing Dayforce
Responsible for player payroll including accurate calculation & tracking of duty days, income verification, signing bonus amortization, jurisdiction allocations, incentives, and cash flow planning
Work with former and current employees to ensure all needs are being met as it relates to payroll & benefits and be available to answer questions outside of normal office hours
Supervise and review data entry of new hires and terminations, salary adjustments, deductions, and benefits
Process former employee compensation payrolls as needed, including severance, SERP payments, etc.
Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of employee W-2 forms & additional jurisdictional requirements
Become a system expert within Dayforce; design work systems and reports to improve the efficiency of the payroll department
Ensure all data feeds are processed and updated for enrollment periods
Participate in auditing tax payments made by third party provider, correcting or arranging same for tax filings as needed, and meeting tax filing deadlines in multi jurisdictions
Enroll newly eligible employees in all benefits plans for which they are eligible and elect to enroll in
Manage the annual benefit open enrollment process
Prepare invoices & process related payments and reconciliations for all health and benefits plans, including but not limited to life & disability, health & dental, vision, Colonial Life, FSA & HSA plans, & other employee deductions due to third parties
Administer 401(k) plans for front office staff & players, update elections, eligibility dates, loans, handle hardships along with annual reporting for frozen pension calculations
Administer NQDC plans, payroll processing/funding, and open enrollment
Responsible for accurate and timely completion of 1095 forms
Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of payroll & benefit related general ledger accounts
Responsible for cash flow reporting per cycle
Responsible for budgeting and projecting variances to budget
Create payroll calendars for staff & players, update holidays in Dayforce to coordinate with Jaguars holidays
Assist in policy development for payroll and benefits
Research and provide recommendations on compliance related matters
Assist in completion of annual audits including GAAP financials, Reporting Package, staff 401k and Workers Comp
Other payroll duties to include various reconciliations/spreadsheets in Excel will be required

Job Requirements

Required

Minimum of 10 years in payroll processing, preferably with Dayforce
Solid understanding of benefit plans
Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, Word)
Experience in multi-state jurisdictional payroll tax reporting and ability to create taxation plans for season per jurisdictions & ensure accurate in payroll
Experience with time keeping and PTO software programs
Very organized individual with a keen attention to detail
Willing to work nights and weekends as required by payroll deadlines
Customer service oriented with the ability to effectively multi-task
Team player with independent initiative and leadership skills
Thorough with analytical attention to detail and critical thinking
Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written)
Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize
Ability to perform in a team environment under pressure
Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals

Perks and Offerings

Here is insight into some of the perks and offerings of the Jaguars and Bold Events:

Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance options
Mobile phone stipend
100% match of the employee’s contribution, up to 5% of income, in company 401(k) program
16 weeks of paid parental leave, including adoption. Leave Sharing option available
Company provided lunch, during the work week
Wellness Programs inclusive of: Employee Assistance Program through NFL Lifeline as well as Colonial Life; preferred access to mental health appointments; access to onsite weight facility; company sponsored rec leagues; significant discounts to local YMCA; wellness challenges
Team member recognition and mentor programs
20 paid company holidays in addition to 17 days of PTO (that’s over 1 month of paid time off!); Summer Fridays
JagsU and various company and departmental training and development options
Various employee events and celebrations such as: an Employee Anniversary Celebration, PRIDE Awards Ceremony, Employee Days of Service, Employee Appreciation Day, a holiday party, quarterly all team meetings, happy hours and more
Opportunity to receive tickets to various events such as Jaguars home games and concerts, as well as other local, ticketed events
Various other perks and discounts through local partners
Onsite notary
Perks and offerings are subject to change and may be dependent upon role

View http://www.jaguars.com/careers/ to learn more about what it means to be a part of the Jaguars team!

Applications are being accepted online only. Please do not call to apply for this position. Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for this position. The Jacksonville Jaguars are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, rules, or legal requirements.

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Director, Payroll & Benefits