Genius Sports ยท 1 month ago
Payroll Specialist, US
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yrGenius Sports is a company that leverages next-gen technology and live data to enhance sports experiences for fans globally. The Payroll Specialist role is crucial in ensuring the smooth and accurate operation of U.S. payroll, collaborating between Finance and People teams to deliver exceptional service and maintain compliance with payroll regulations.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of U.S. multi-state payroll processing
Review processed payroll for accuracy and corrections
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and reporting requirements
Manage calculations for overtime, PTO, sick leave, severance, and other wage-related items
Oversee payroll tax withholdings, filings, and year-end tax reporting (W-2, 1099, etc.) in partnership with internal tax teams and external providers
Participate in payroll system enhancements and process improvement initiatives
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with audit requirements, including SOX
Administer benefit-related payroll activities (health plans, retirement plans such as 401(k), HSA/FSA plans, commuter benefits, etc.)
Ensure seamless integration of new hires, terminations, and employee changes from Workday to the payroll platform
Provide guidance on compensation, benchmarking, pay structures, and payroll-related inquiries
Support employees with questions related to pay, benefits, and year-end tax documents
Contribute to global mobility payroll activities, ensuring employees transitioning into or out of the U.S. payroll are accurately processed
Ensure equity transactions (e.g., RSU vesting, sell-to-cover events) are captured correctly and compliantly in payroll
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll practices, multi-state payroll requirements, and payroll optimization techniques
Experience working with external payroll providers
Experience operating in a global, high-growth business environment
Familiarity with regulated frameworks such as SOX, internal audit requirements, ISO, or similar
Experience using Workday is highly desirable
Preferred
Payroll certification (e.g., FPC, CPP) preferred but not required
Benefits
Health plans
Retirement plans such as 401(k)
HSA/FSA plans
Commuter benefits
Company
Genius Sports
NYSE: GENI Genius is the operating system for modern sport. Building technology and experiences to make sports even better.
Founded in 2001
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eric S.
Chief Operating Officer
Surena Ebrahimi
Vice President, Commercial Partnerships - North America
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