Senior, Payroll Specialist

Company: Seattle Mariners
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 17, 2025

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title:Senior, Payroll SpecialistDepartment: FinanceReports To: Director, PayrollStatus: ExemptPrimary Objective: Responsiblefor ensuring efficient, compliant, and accurate delivery of payroll services, processing, system administration, and payroll tax administration. This role involves strategic planning, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance payroll operations and systems.This role is a local role and requires at least 3 days a week on site in the office at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA.Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with the Payroll Director to manage payroll operations and systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and operational efficiency.
• Strategically plan and oversee the timely and accurate processing, delivery, and reconciliation of semi-monthly salaried and hourly payroll and special payroll runs.
• Manage and process both Major League and Minor League payroll, ensuring the accurate reporting of player moves and subsequent payroll changes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant reporting standards, including taxes, tax filings, garnishments, and interfaces with third-party service providers (e.g., timekeeping, tax service, HR systems).
• Build relationships and collaborate with employees and People & Culture partners to facilitate a customer-centered approach to provide payroll support and resolve issues.
• Resolve complex and escalated payroll issues with a strategic approach.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Finance teams on allocations and general ledger needs and discrepancies, including reconciliation and periodic reporting requirements. Ensure proper accruals and accounting are administered for known payroll impacts.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Demonstrate extreme discretion in managing highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree required. Equivalent, relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education if approved by management.
  • A minimum of five (5) years' experience in Payroll and Timekeeping at a midsize organization.
  • Extensive experience with timekeeping and payroll systems required. Proficiency with Workday Payroll required. Prior experience with UKG preferred.
  • Proficient with all Office applications with an emphasis on Excel required.
  • Membership in the American Payroll Association is a plus.Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):
    • Possess an understanding of theSystems Development Lifecycle(SDLC) in waterfall and agile methodologies, as well as a basic understanding of risk management related to systems development.
    • Strong analytical ability, natural curiosity, and problem-solving aptitude
    • Experience learning and owning new applications/business systems.
    • Authentic and Aware: Exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, demonstrating a dedication to doing the right thing and treating everyone with respect. Is self-aware and open to feedback, ability to speak the truth with a positive intent, foster a culture of honesty and builds trust with the team. Commitment to the organization's mission is evident in both words and actions, aligned to actively contribute to the fulfillment of organizational goals.
    • Communicate and Collaborate: Values others and their views, actively engaging and partnering with team members. Seeks clarity and shares information transparently, fostering a collaborative environment while influencing others and aligning support. Excels in seeking out and leveraging the right resources, engaging in teamwork with a positive and productive approach. Whether verbally or in writing, communicates in a clear and constructive manner, contributing to an engaged and efficient workplace.
    • Execute with Purpose:Takes actionand demonstrates accountability, leading with a sense of urgency and dedication to achieving results. Sets and meets challenging expectations for themselves and others, making timely, data-driven decisions and taking ownership of outcomes. Approachable, engaged, and committed; sets a positive tone and cares deeply about the organization. Manages time, priorities, and resources effectively, aiming for and achieving excellence.
    • Adapt and Innovate: Acts boldly, fosters innovation, and supports transformational change. Leveraging analysis and insights, develops new directions and solutions, identifying opportunities for improvement and displaying a commitment to fixing them. With an ongoing commitment to learning and self-development, overcomes challenges constructively and adjusts effectively to shifting priorities and rapid change. This approach contributes to a dynamic work environment focused on progress and continuous improvement.The Mariners are committed to providing competitive pay, perks, and benefits packages for our valued Team Members.The anticipated starting pay for this role is between $85,000-$105,000. All perks are subject to eligibility requirements and availability and may be modified or amended from time to time.This information is being provided in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunity Act
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