TEGNA · 1 day ago
Mgr, Payroll & Payroll Tax
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expTEGNA Inc. is a media company that provides trusted local news and services. They are seeking a Manager of Payroll to lead payroll operations for over 6,000 U.S.-based employees, focusing on process improvement and automation.
AdvertisingBroadcastingMarketingMedia and EntertainmentTV
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team responsible for accurate, compliant, multi-state biweekly payroll processing
Manage and optimize UKG Pro and UKG Pro WFM configurations, pay-cycle audits, and system enhancements
Drive automation and continuous improvement using AI and digital tools to reduce manual work and strengthen controls
Support mergers, acquisitions, and integrations, ensuring new entities are seamlessly incorporated into payroll systems
Maintain SOX compliance, documentation, and audit readiness
Partner closely with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure alignment across payroll, HRIS, and accounting systems
Oversee year-end processes, W-2 issuance, and vendor relationships for garnishments, tax funding, and reporting
Develop and publish payroll metrics and dashboards to monitor accuracy, timeliness, and service quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years managing complex, multi-state payroll operations; team leadership experience required
Advanced experience with UKG Pro and UKG Pro WFM required
Solid understanding of payroll data flow to the general ledger and payroll tax compliance
Skilled in Excel and analytical reporting
Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation discipline
Proven ability to lead process improvement, automation, and cross-functional collaboration
Preferred
Experience with M&A, integrations, or system conversions strongly preferred
Benefits
TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
Company
TEGNA
Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-19Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Dhanusha Sivajee
CEO
David Loving
President & General Manager
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