Payroll Manager

$100,000 - $120,000/Yr

Baltimore Orioles - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Senior

Baltimore, MD

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

About the position

The Payroll Manager at the Baltimore Orioles is responsible for overseeing and executing payroll operations for all employees, including Major League Baseball (MLB) and Minor League Baseball (MiLB) players. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, experience in payroll processing, and a deep familiarity with payroll systems to ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations while maintaining confidentiality and integrity of payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees, including MLB and MiLB players, overtime, bonuses, and other payroll-related functions.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, ensuring all payroll practices align with legal requirements.
• Maintain records of payroll data, employee information, and compensation details, with an emphasis on confidentiality and integrity.
• Implement and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and controls to ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Work closely with various departments including Human Resources and Baseball Operations to ensure employee data is accurate, consistent, and reflected in payroll system.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees to provide assistance on payroll procedures and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Manage payroll tax deposits, ensuring timely and accurate submission of payroll taxes to appropriate authorities.
• Assist in the preparation and compliance of payroll-related tax forms, including W-2s and 1099s.
• Generate payroll reports and analyze payroll data for management review.
• Lead and manage a team of payroll professionals, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.
• Coordinate with external payroll vendors to ensure service quality and resolve any issues.
• Participate in the implementation and maintenance of payroll systems and software to ensure optimal efficiency and functionality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in payroll processing and experience with payroll software and systems.
• Experience with ADP and Workday preferred.
• Familiarity with federal and state payroll laws, payroll tax deposits, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Nice-to-haves

• Flexibility with work schedules to accommodate payroll deadlines.

Benefits

• Free parking
• Store discount
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time