Director, Global Payroll

Overview /Objective

The Director of Global Payroll will be responsible for the successful processing and analysis of the NFL’s league level bi-weekly payroll, which includes approximately 5,000 employees at peak times during the season and is made up of full time exempt, part time and seasonal nonexempt and certain collectively bargained union employees. This also includes the oversight for all payroll relating to the NFL’s International Operations which currently includes locations in the UK, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Australia and Brazil.

This position requires the Director of Global Payroll to have extensive experience with managing all aspects of payroll and time reporting laws (domestically and internationally), and experience with related systems and processing activities as well as have hands-on expertise. This position will lead the payroll team (inclusive of a time reporting team and currently various outsourced providers in certain International locations) and will be expected to implement best in class processes.

This position will be tasked with maintaining a team that successfully runs payroll but also proactively audits and analyzes the payroll and time data. The NFL is looking for a dynamic and compelling leader who will work collaboratively with the departments responsible for employing static and dynamic workforces (principally Human Resources, Football Operations, Global Events and the NFL Network and Digital content production teams). This person must be proactive, manage and prioritize complex and time sensitive activities to accomplish all key objectives and bring continual improvements to the department. The ability to lead, problem solve, set, and achieve stretch goals and work in team settings and independently are necessary skills. This position will be expected to deliver results-orientated leadership through best practices and processes that provide necessary strategic execution of Payroll plans across a variety of employee groups and locations.

Responsibilities

· Manage all aspects of daily operations of the Global Payroll department including supervision of staff and current third party processors in certain locations.

· Responsible for overall corporate payroll strategy and execution of the payroll function and its related services across the NFL.

· Experience with executive deferred compensation and performance-based compensation arrangements.

· Experience with time reporting systems, time tracking labor laws and integration of time systems into core payroll systems.

· Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and international laws regarding payroll administration, tax payments etc. Resolve all matters involving compliance therewith.

Required Qualifications

· Minimum 10 years of experience managing a large complex payroll processing environment for an organization with at least 2000 exempt and nonexempt employees in a multi-state, multi-country environment. Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud-based payroll, including payroll processing, tax processing and reporting expertise

· Expert user knowledge in cloud-based payroll systems

· Expert user knowledge of complex time reporting rules and systems; UKG strongly preferred

· Strong knowledge of payroll costing process to the general ledger and balancing

· Skilled in report writing and data analysis using advanced Excel

· Expert knowledge of payroll tax laws and complex employee benefit programs impacting payroll

· Expert knowledge of various pay and deduction codes

· Expert knowledge of executive deferred compensation plans

· Functional experience with systems implementation and integration a strong plus

· Elevated level of leadership skills, motivator of staff and strong organization and accuracy skills

· Ability to work independently and extended hours to meet all critical deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

· Strong managerial experience

· Strong work ethic, and maintains highest levels of integrity and professionalism

Travel

· Some travel as required to NFL locations (Los Angeles, New Jersey, London), 10% estimate

 

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

· NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week.

 

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

 

 

At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset