Senior Lead, Payroll and Compliance

KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company • Cincinnati, OH

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a Senior Lead of Payroll & Compliance to serve as a senior advisor to HR business partners and cross-functional teams, providing advanced payroll expertise on complex operations, regulatory compliance, and organizational transformation initiatives. Manage and execute specialized payroll processes including multi-jurisdictional, retiree, and leave administration with precision and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Associates degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field responsibility preferred

Nice To Haves

• Strong adaptability, problem solving, attention to detail and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills with attention to detail
• Ability to partner effectively with distinct groups of "customers" who may have competing interests
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills
• Experience in leave of absence and multi-state payroll a plus
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels using diverse communication channels including phone, video, and written correspondence
• Knowledge of state reciprocity and local taxes to ensure accurate employee tax setup a plus
• Experience in Workday is preferred

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in state reciprocity and local taxes to ensure accurate employee tax setup.
• Respond promptly and accurately to tier 3 payroll support inquiries.
• Process the retiree and Canadian payroll and remit monthly filings.
• Process and analyze the validity of all retro payroll transactions.
• Prepare payroll entries including earnings, deductions and off cycle checks ensuring compliance with state laws and company policies for all final payments, recoups, contract payouts, and missed pay.
• Provide training and support to payroll team members for day−to−day tasks as well as serving as a back up to team members.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of leaves processes and upcoming state leave legislation.
• Manage and review timecards and leave calculations for accuracy during leave period.
• Assist third party vendor with troubleshooting errors to ensure short term disability, FMLA, and workers compensation payments are administered correctly.
• Provide support and guidance to HR business partners while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws and company policies.
• Ensure HR compliance by completing compliance reporting and assisting with subpoenas, I-9 Forms, E-Verify and audit requests.
• Assist with the payroll activities for company transformation, AI projects, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Ensure policy and procedure compliance by coordinating with all relevant stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer
• Will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree