Senior Specialist, Payroll & Compliance

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

1d • Remote

About The Position

The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a detail-oriented payroll professional to join their team as a Senior Specialist, Payroll & Compliance. This role is crucial for ensuring seamless payroll operations and regulatory compliance. The position involves processing payroll, providing strategic HR compliance support, and acting as a liaison between employees, HR business partners, and external vendors. The Senior Specialist will resolve complex payroll issues, manage union relationships, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This is a remote role for individuals passionate about precision, collaboration, and making a significant impact.

Requirements

• Associates degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in related area of responsibility preferred
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Strong critical thinking skills with attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products

Nice To Haves

• Workday experience is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Respond to payroll support tickets and HR business partner inquiries, escalating to management when necessary.
• Audit and correct timekeeping records; input, balance, approve and reconcile payroll entries and deductions.
• Prepare off cycle checks as needed using accuracy and critical thinking to enforce state laws and Scripps' policies when calculating final payments, recoups, contract payouts, and missed pay.
• Partner with third-party vendors to ensure all tax rate updates, tax notices and employee garnishments are processed accordingly.
• Maintain union dues and pension deductions, remit payments, and provide custom reporting for 20+ union groups.
• Support payroll team members by cross-training and serving as a backup.
• Provide support and guidance to HR business partners while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws and Scripps' policies.
• Serve as a liaison between HR business partners and third-party vendors to respond to all unemployment claims and track unemployment metrics.
• Ensure HR compliance by completing Bureau of Labor Statistics and other compliance reporting and assisting with subpoenas, I-9 Forms, and E-Verify and audit requests.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure policies and/or procedures are conducted appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Culture that creates connection
• Commitment to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities served
• Intentionality in creating an environment where employees, audiences, and stakeholders feel valued and inspired
• Respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection
• Environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen
• Equal employment opportunity employer
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities

What This Job Offers

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