Senior Coordinator, Payroll
About The Position
The Senior Coordinator, Payroll supports accurate and timely payroll processing for the organization, ensuring employees are paid correctly and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role maintains payroll records, reviews timekeeping and compensation data, resolves payroll discrepancies, and assists with payroll reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, committed to confidentiality, and focused on providing a positive employee experience. The position collaborates with People Operations, Finance, and other departments to support payroll operations and maintain payroll data integrity. The position is with the A's, a baseball team founded in 1901. The organization describes its culture as dynamic, innovative, and inclusive, and states that it has been recognized twice as a Front Office Sports Best Employer in Sports.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, accounting, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience processing multi-state payroll and handling per diem payments, wage garnishments, and EDD reporting.
- Working knowledge of payroll processes, timekeeping systems, payroll deductions, and applicable employment and payroll regulations.
- Experience with ADP payroll or HRIS platforms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to provide responsive, professional employee support.
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with union dues.
- ABI MasterMind experience.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
- Process and track vacation and sick leave accruals.
- Maintain and file quarterly payroll tax returns, complete year-end W-2 processing, and perform state payroll reconciliations.
- Respond to and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate payroll processing and maintain communication with the payroll service provider, ADP.
- Provide payroll run backup files and summary reports to Accounting for general ledger posting and month-end close.
- Reconcile 401(k) contributions and related payroll records.
- Perform payroll reconciliations for Major League and Minor League operations.
- Calculate payroll taxes to support budgeting and forecasting.
- Report new hires to applicable agencies in accordance with legal requirements.
- Provide payroll data and documentation to People Operations for reporting, compliance testing, and audits.
- Prepare special reports and support additional projects as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
