Payroll Manager

JD Sports Fashion • Indianapolis, IN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Manager is a critical leadership role within the JD North America People Regional Business Services model. The Regional Business Services function holds the responsibility for support to all US businesses within the JD Group, including JD Sports, Finish Line, Finish Line Macy’s, Shoe Palace, Nice Kicks, Downtown Locker Room (DTLR), and Hibbett. Overseeing the execution of all payroll activities, this role ensures accurate, timely payroll processing while maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across multiple jurisdictions. In addition to the accountability for day to day payroll operations, the Payroll Manager will standardize processes, improve efficiency, curate and deliver upon service KPIs and SLAs, support a scalable payroll function, drive productivity, and ultimately ensure an optimal employee experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and at least 6 - 8 years of payroll experience, with at least 2 - 4 years in leadership; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2-4 years additional experience in a multi-state payroll setting required.
• Experience supporting a high volume of hourly and salaried populations is required (at least 10,000 + employees).
• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Workday experience is strongly preferred.
• Additional training or certifications such as the Certified Payroll Professional certification are preferred.
• Internal experience from any JD US business is always a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages end-to-end payroll processing for four distinct U.S. business entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Oversees payroll cycles (weekly and bi-weekly) as well as one-time payments across multiple employee populations and pay structures
• Identifies opportunities for automation and process improvement to support growth and scalability, while still keeping service to the business, accuracy, and employee experience as the top priority
• Establish and maintain standardized payroll processes, controls, and documentation across all businesses
• Works to harmonize processes and procedures over time across all business to drive efficiency, but still respecting the unique and individual business needs that each fascia may have to deliver service
• Understands productivity and accuracy drivers, continuously evolving the payroll operating model, by defining key performance indicators and service level expectations
• Partners closely with key stakeholders within the business like Benefits, Compensation & Tax, to deliver payroll activities that funnel from those teams.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, multi-state, and local payroll tax regulations. This includes close partnerships with the internal Tax and Legal teams.
• Coordinates and ensures proper processing of all ongoing and ad hoc payroll inputs, including bonuses, miscellaneous hours, expenses, deductions, LOA/disability payments, contests/service awards, and deductions across entities.
• Reconciles payroll data, investigates discrepancies, and resolves issues proactively.
• Manages payroll tax filings, garnishments, deposits, and reporting requirements for all entities
• Leads year-end processes including W-2s, 1099s, and other regulatory filings
• Leads team members serving as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries across all entities.
• Supports audits (internal and external) and ensure proper documentation and compliance
• Manages payroll-related vendor relationships, ensuring accountability and delivery from all third parties.
• Works closely with Compensation & HR Technology teams to audit mass uploads (EIBs) on payroll related activities, as well as key partners to scale productivity and efficiency.
• Provides top-tier leadership to subordinate teams, with leadership duties inclusive of mentorship, support, training and development, succession planning, team design, hiring, and performance management.
• Executes other duties, projects and requests from the leadership team as assigned.

Benefits

• The company offers a world of choices across our portfolio of brands.
• Opportunities at our corporate offices in Indianapolis, IN and Boulder, CO, our distribution and call center, as well as 900+ stores across the nation.
• Possibility for infinite growth.
• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.
• Voluntary, employee-led, Employee Resource Groups to support our Diversity & Inclusion mission and goals.
• D&I Council composed of individuals throughout the company who are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals of all races, genders, and backgrounds are free to be their authentic selves.
• Accessibility assistance to apply: Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at [phone] or email us at [email protected].

What This Job Offers

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