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Form of workPAYROLL SPECIALIST
Berwyn, PA
Hybrid
THE RUNDOWN
Playfly Sports is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Berwyn, PA.
The Payroll Specialist will oversee all aspects of payroll processing for the company. The main responsibilities of this role include collecting and reviewing employee information and hours, calculating wages, preparing and processing employee payments, and maintaining accurate payroll records within the payroll system.
WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH
- Maintain and review payroll processing system to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions for multiple company profiles
- Document processes and implement process improvements and efficiencies as needed
- Routinely check accuracy of pay, tax and deduction data in HRIS system, make corrections and improvements to ensure data integrity
- Prepare and submit bi-weekly payroll for multiple pay groups as well as off-cycle payrolls using Paycor
- Maintain system for organizing payroll data, changes, updates and employee information for payroll cycles
- Maintain the general ledger report and record payroll in the accounting system
- Researches and resolve payroll/tax reporting issues
- Assist in ad hoc projects such as documenting workflows, registering for withholding and unemployment accounts in new states, 401K and agency audits
- Act as main point of contact for all payroll-related questions and issue resolution.
- Assist with more complex items that require extensive payroll knowledge such as taxation, yearend reporting, compliance with federal, state and local regulations and guidelines
- Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments (HR, Legal, Operations)
- Oversee and support Leave of Absence (LOA) payments and state-leave compliance in support of Total Rewards Manager
- Other job-related duties as assigned
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience
- 4-6 years of experience working in payroll
- FPC or CPP certification preferred
- Broad knowledge of payroll principles, practices, processes and procedures
- Knowledge of laws and regulations that affect payroll
- Experience working in Paycor, UKG, or similar HRIS system preferred
- Experience working in Netsuite or similar system preferred
- Strong knowledge of payroll taxes and W2/W2c processing and the garnishment review and processing
- Solid understanding of multi-state and federal payroll and employment laws
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, decision-making, problem-solving, team-building, and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments concurrently
TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- This role is primarily sedentary and takes place in a quiet office-setting
- Minimal travel required for company-wide events
WHAT WE DO
Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. The company introduces high school and college students to career development opportunities in esports through Playfly Esports, operators of North America’s largest college esports league. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com
WHAT WE STAND FOR
At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.
EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com.
