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Genius Sports · 4 hours ago

Payroll Specialist, US

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

Genius Sports is a company that combines next-gen technology with live data to enhance sports experiences for fans globally. The Payroll Specialist will serve as a vital link between Finance and People teams to ensure accurate and seamless U.S. payroll operations, focusing on process improvement and employee experience.

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

U.S. payroll practicesMulti-state payroll requirementsPayroll optimization techniquesWorkdayPayroll certificationSOX complianceProcess improvementEmployee supportAttention to detail