Payroll Operations Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Payroll Operations Manager

Team Member Headquarters

Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary:

Player 15 Group includes several companies and many collaborative departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns and PHX Arena.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Player 15 Group is looking for individuals who are committed to pursuing excellence, win championships, create sustained success and desire to play a role in creating memorable experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Payroll Operations Manager to assist team members with tactical and operational functions for multi-state payroll processing, reporting, and general ledger and tax reporting and research, within the Payroll Services Department.

What You Will Do:
• Ensure multi-cycle, multi-state payrolls are processed accurately and timely for all companies within Player 15 Group
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local tax and labor laws
• Ensure proper reporting, both cash and non-cash, and accurate tax withholdings from payments to team members
• Identify areas and make recommendations to improve processes and create efficiencies within processes
• Collaborate with People & Culture to resolve any pay or system discrepancies
• Perform system administrative and maintenance functions
• Ensure accuracy of paid time off accruals
• Audit of payroll tax returns and tax deposits to ensure timeliness and accuracy
• Provide performance feedback, goal setting, training and development for all Payroll team members
• Oversee pay card program
• Oversee the documentation of payroll related processes
• Prepare reports for internal and external customers as requested
• Provide back up to payroll processing, GL, and payroll tax functions as needed

What We Need From Our Payroll Operations Specialist:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel
• Ability to solve problems and make sound business decisions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employees' personal data and the Organization's financial data
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Attention to detail, excellent communication and analytical skills

Experience/ Education Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED
• BS or BA preferred
• Minimum 5 years Payroll, Accounting, or similar financial experience
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience preferred

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by Payroll Operations Manager to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
• Wide range of full-time benefit options including
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
• Life and Disability options
• Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
• In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.
• Perks:
• Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
• Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games
• Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment

Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at recruiting@suns.com