Director, Payroll

Player 15 Group • Phoenix, AZ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Player 15 Group, the sports and entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns, and Mortgage Matchup Center, is seeking an experienced and motivated Director, Payroll. Based in downtown Phoenix, Player 15 Group describes its culture as collaborative, people-first, and centered on passion, creativity, innovation, and care.

The Director, Payroll supports all facets of payroll operations and contributes to broader department initiatives. The role leads multi-cycle, multi-state payroll processing, ensures compliance with payroll tax and labor requirements, oversees payroll systems and related programs, and partners across departments to resolve issues and improve processes. It also leads and develops Payroll team members and supports payroll reporting and accounting functions.

The organization fosters an in-person collaborative work environment. Benefits and perks may vary based on employment status and eligibility and include insurance coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, team experiences, employee discounts, complimentary event tickets when available, and access to on-site amenities.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payroll.
• 3+ years of management or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws, payroll accounting, and HRIS/payroll systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and manage cross-functional relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Dayforce experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead accurate and timely multi-cycle, multi-state payroll processing for Player 15 Group.
• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll tax and labor laws, including tax filings, deposits, withholdings, and reporting.
• Oversee payroll systems, PTO accruals, pay card programs, audits, and related documentation.
• Partner with People & Culture, Finance, and IT to resolve discrepancies and improve payroll processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop Payroll team members.
• Prepare payroll reports and support payroll accounting, tax, and general ledger functions.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company financial information.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, volunteer time, and company holidays.
• 401(k) plan with Player 15 Group match.
• Team member experiences throughout the year, including team offsites, catered lunches, coffee stands, and ice cream trucks.
• Team swag throughout the year and employee discounts at the Team Shop and online store.
• Complimentary tickets to Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Valley Suns games, plus other local sporting events and concerts, as available.
• Access to a full fitness center with locker rooms and showers, indoor/outdoor basketball courts, a pickleball court, a golf simulator and putting green, an on-site cafeteria, and collaborative gathering spaces.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director