Director of Payroll Operations

This is a Full Time Job

The Director of Payroll Operations is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing complex multi-entity, semi-monthly payroll across all divisions of Spurs Sports & Entertainment. This role ensures accuracy, timely pay, compliance, scalability and innovation in payroll operations, driving automation, analytics and process improvement. The Director of Payroll Operations partners cross-functionally across business units including Finance & Accounting, HR, Legal and Basketball Operations to optimize payroll systems, controls and the workforce pay experiences supporting both business and event-related needs. This role is the subject matter expert on compliance, payroll technology, tax and audit requirements, and internal controls. In partnership with Finance & Accounting and HR, this role supports the payroll technology integration and processes needed to meet these business needs.

What You’ll Do:
• Lead payroll transformation initiatives, implementing process automation and system integration to improve efficiency, security and compliance.
• Hire, mentor, and lead a high-performing payroll team. Manage and develop payroll staff to ensure accuracy of payroll information and implementation of appropriate processes and controls to safeguard the employee and organization.
• Provide payroll related metrics and analysis support needed for financial planning. Develop and maintain payroll related reporting and record keeping to support various League and external audits.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Technology, Finance & Accounting and Legal to ensure data integrity, system alignment and compliance.
• Ensures there is governance in place to support the accurate calculation of wages, taxes, overtime, bonuses, retroactive adjustments, garnishments, deductions, and benefit contributions to name a few.
• Manage event-based and multi-jurisdictional payroll complexities, including federal, state, and local tax and league compliance across all full and part-time staff payrolls, as well as travel and per diem related items during sporting seasons, including quarterly reporting and taxation requirements.
• Champion employee pay-experience excellence by ensuring transparency, accuracy and responsive support.
• Lead NBA League & Player related pension plan maintenance, reporting and funding for various qualified and non-qualified plans. Partner with HR and Legal to ensure SS&E 401(k) Plan compliance and related data accuracy.

Who You Are:
• 10 years of progressive payroll experience. At least 5 years of payroll leadership experience. Sports, entertainment and/or hospitality industries preferred in a multi franchise environment.
• Degree in business or related field or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred
• Proficiency in HRIS/Payroll systems, Dayforce, Kronos and Concur experience is highly preferred. Experience with SAGE Intact is valued.
• Proficiency in MS Office products including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Deep knowledge of payroll-related accounting practices and principles. Expertise leading payroll in a complex, high volume, non-exempt, and seasonal environment.
• Deep expertise instate and federal employment laws relating to key areas of responsibility.
• Multi-state reporting and compliance experience preferred.
• Accounting experience preferred.
• The highest level of discretion in handling confidential information.
• Must have very strong and proven organizational skills.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work with a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, including recognizing and resolving discrepancies with a sense of urgency

Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment, such as a computer, phone, copier, printer, and other technology tools.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.

In every position, each employee is expected to: demonstrate alignment with SS&E’s core values and mission, collaborate with internal/external community members and demonstrate ongoing development.

If you don’t have experience in every single bullet above, no sweat – we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply!

Nothing contained in this job description is intended to be a contract of employment, nor does any information contained here represent a guarantee of employment for a specific duration. Your employment with SS&E is “at will'', which means that either you or SS&E may terminate the relationship at any time. Essential functions listed above must be performed with or without accommodations.