Director Payroll Operations

San Antonio Spurs • San Antonio, TX

36d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees