Payroll Specialist

TKO•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

Requirements

MUST HAVE 3-5 years’ experience in payroll
MUST HAVE experience with ADP (Workforce Now)
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
Ability to identify and resolve payroll issues
Basic knowledge of local and federal labor laws and regulations related to payroll
International payroll experience
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong ability to analyze data and identify discrepancies
Proficient in Excel
Candidates will complete a brief verbal payroll knowledge assessment during the interview process to validate foundational payroll understanding.

Responsibilities

Assist in reviewing and processing Employee Payroll both Domestically & Internationally for all TKO Entities.
Work as a team player on projects and implementing efficiencies across companies.
Review and ensure accuracy and timeliness of all payrolls (/bi-weekly/semimonthly/monthly)
Work with offshore team in managing various payroll tasks
Process International Payrolls
Assist in special requests and projects
Process bonus and equity transactions through payroll
Collaborate with the business to ensure timeliness of timecard submission and answer any timecards inquires
Maintain interface from Workday to ADP
Keep ADP up to date with new hires, terminations, and changes
Prepare payroll reports for management and auditors
Partner with ADP to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
Respond to employee inquiries and resolve payroll discrepancies
Collaborate with various departments to ensure payroll is accurate
Maintain SOX payroll controls through reconciliations, approvals, documentation and audit support.