Spurs Sports & Entertainment ยท 1 month ago
Director Payroll Operations
Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) is an organization that operates in the sports and entertainment industry. The Director of Payroll Operations is responsible for overseeing complex payroll operations across all divisions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and innovation in payroll processes.
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Responsibilities
Lead payroll transformation initiatives, implementing process automation and system integration to improve efficiency, security and compliance
Hire, mentor, and lead a high-performing payroll team. Manage and develop payroll staff to ensure accuracy of payroll information and implementation of appropriate processes and controls to safeguard the employee and organization
Provide payroll related metrics and analysis support needed for financial planning. Develop and maintain payroll related reporting and record keeping to support various League and external audits
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Technology, Finance & Accounting and Legal to ensure data integrity, system alignment and compliance
Ensures there is governance in place to support the accurate calculation of wages, taxes, overtime, bonuses, retroactive adjustments, garnishments, deductions, and benefit contributions to name a few
Manage event-based and multi-jurisdictional payroll complexities, including federal, state, and local tax and league compliance across all full and part-time staff payrolls, as well as travel and per diem related items during sporting seasons, including quarterly reporting and taxation requirements
Champion employee pay-experience excellence by ensuring transparency, accuracy and responsive support
Lead NBA League & Player related pension plan maintenance, reporting and funding for various qualified and non-qualified plans. Partner with HR and Legal to ensure SS&E 401(k) Plan compliance and related data accuracy
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive payroll experience
At least 5+ years of payroll leadership experience
Degree in business or related field or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred
Proficiency in HRIS/Payroll systems
Deep knowledge of payroll-related accounting practices and principles
Expertise leading payroll in a complex, high volume, non-exempt, and seasonal environment
Deep expertise in state and federal employment laws relating to key areas of responsibility
The highest level of discretion in handling confidential information
Must have very strong and proven organizational skills
Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work with a dynamic environment
Exceptional attention to detail, including recognizing and resolving discrepancies with a sense of urgency
Preferred
Sports, entertainment and/or hospitality industries preferred in a multi franchise environment
Proficiency in Dayforce, Kronos and Concur experience is highly preferred
Experience with SAGE Intact is valued
Multi-state reporting and compliance experience preferred
Accounting experience preferred
Benefits
NBA League & Player related pension plan maintenance
SS&E 401(k) Plan compliance
Company
Spurs Sports & Entertainment
Spurs Sports & Entertainment is an official website that provides news, team schedules, tickets, and match videos.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2025-11-08
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2025-11-05
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