Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk

Player 15 Group Headquarters

Phoenix AZ

Job Summary:

Player 15 Group the sports & entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA) Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) Valley Suns (G League) and Mortgage Matchup Center is redefining the industry standard. Headquartered in downtown Phoenix and engaging fans across the world Player 15 Group is driven by possibility innovation and the desire to create memorable moments for our fans and community.

Our culture is anchored in purpose-driven leadership and fueled by individuals who bring passion creativity and vision to everything they do. We challenge convention amplify voices and create experiences that resonate well beyond the final buzzer. This is where talent meets purpose and bold ideas become reality.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Payroll Clerk to join our this high-impact role you will support processing bi-weekly semi-monthly and off-cycle payments to salaried and hourly Team members within company pay policies and requirements of all applicable Federal State and Local laws. Perform functions necessary to maintain accurate employee records. Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external clients. While playing a key role in broader department initiatives.

What You Will Do:

• Processes bi-weekly semi-monthly monthly and supplemental payrolls
• Reviews and analyzes timesheets payroll payment spreadsheets and all other source documents for accuracy and process them in the HRIS system
• Transfers timecard information from timekeeping system to the HRIS system
• Balances all earnings and deductions prior to finalizing the payroll for printing
• Ensures accurate tax set-ups on employees record in Dayforce.
• Executes imports for miscellaneous payments taxable fringe benefits and other items to be included in employee compensation as information is received (i.e. Taxable Value of tickets Per Diems College Scholarships etc.)
• Administration of garnishments and issuance of related payments
• Maintain Employee Records
• Maintain the data integrity of employee information in the HRIS and time and attendance applications
• Process new hires rehires terms job changes and other changes in the time and attendance application
• Review all employee change and payroll requests for missing information and work with HR and/or Department Managers to obtain missing information
• Maintains paid time off spreadsheets
• Communication Payroll Administration and Auditing
• When questions arise they clearly articulate the effect of earnings deductions (pre and post-tax) and tax withholdings specific to employees net pay. Assist employees with calculating effects on net pay for future changes (i.e. 401(k) deferral change change to tax elections change in salary etc.)
• Identifies problems and works with People and Culture to resolve any discrepancies related to employees pay including pay rate issues paid time off accruals and tax withholdings
• Run audits and payroll reports to identify and resolve issues
• Assists in year-end process
• Application Support
• Provides login assistance and password resets
• Provides frontline to support employees and managers with the HRIS and Workforce Management applications.
• Assists with Training of staff on HRIS and Workforce Management applications
• Creates updates and maintains written documentation related to payroll processes and policies
• Creates updates and maintains employee and manager user guides for system access and tasks related to ABIMM and Dayforce.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance

• Other duties as assigned.

What We Need from Our Payroll Clerk:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications specifically Outlook Word and Excel
• Ability to function independently solve problems and make sound business decisions
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work at all staff levels
• Attention to detail excellent communication and analytical skills

Experience/ Education Requirements:

• 0-1 year of payroll processing accounting or related finance experience required
• Dayforce and/or ABIMM experience a plus
• Additional educational requirements

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by Payroll Clerk to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
• This position works mainly indoors removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read Write & Speak in English
• Wide range of full-time benefit options including
• Medical Dental and Vision coverages
• Life and Disability options
• Vacation sick and holiday leave programs
• Perks:
• Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
• Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games
• Visit ourCulturepage to learn more about our culture and work environment

Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at