Payroll Administrator

About AMB Sports and Entertainment
AMB Sports & Entertainment is part of the Blank Family of Businesses comprised of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Drive GL, and PGA TOUR Superstore.

About Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football club and member of the National Football League (NFL).  The team’s headquarters and practice facility are located on a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch, Georgia.  The Falcons’ NFL expansion franchise was awarded in 1965 and acquired by current owner Arthur M. Blank in 2002.  Under Blank’s leadership, the Falcons have become one of the League’s premier teams on and off the field, playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information, visit www.atlantafalcons.com, and follow @AtlantaFalcons.

Position Summary

The Payroll Administrator will be primarily responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll for the Atlanta Falcons Football Club front office and weekly payroll for NFL players as outlined in the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position will require someone who holds the utmost respect for confidentiality, understands the dynamics of professional sports teams, and has a customer-service mindset. The Payroll Administrator will be part of the AMB Sports & Entertainment payroll team and report directly to the Payroll Manager. This position will be cross trained to assist with payroll for other AMB Sports & Entertainment companies. We are looking for a candidate with NFL experience but will consider payroll experience with other professional sports teams. Workday experience is highly preferred.

This role is expected to work onsite at Mercedes Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta and during Falcons season, at least one day a week onsite at the Flowery Branch Training Facility location (approximately 45 minutes northeast of the Atlanta Metro area).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and audit accuracy of payroll and timekeeping records in Workday for all hourly, salary and salary non-exempt employees. This also includes weekly NFL players’ payroll.

• Research and resolve payroll issues in timely and professional manner.

• Run payroll processes, follow documented processing steps which include detailed auditing of information, and transmit payroll.

• Contact employees and managers about any payroll discrepancies; resolve payroll issues in timely and professional manner.

• Assist with garnishment process and prepare payroll records for legal requests.

• Document SOPs and collaborate with HR regarding any cross functional process.

• Ensure all expense reimbursement reports are uploaded properly and accurately.

• Book payroll & benefit journal entries to the General Ledger system.

• Audit quarterly and year-end tax documents, including W2 and 1095-Cs.

• Complete month-end close procedures for all payroll related items.

• Assist in any payroll related audit responsibilities.

• Be an NFL Club Benefits resource for Players and Football Ops.

• Assist with other payroll related responsibilities and reporting (i.e., Workers Comp audit).

• Any other payroll-related projects as needed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 3+ years in similar role preferably in the NFL or other professional sports team setting required.

• At least 1 year experience working with players and/or agents.

• Must be available to assist with inquiries after hours and on weekends.

• Ability to perform complex and specialized payroll calculations and support functions.

• Multi-Jurisdictional Tax reporting knowledge required.

• Mastered knowledge of complex payroll systems, Workday highly preferred.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Exhibits proper discretion in dealing with sensitive and highly confidential information.

• Detailed and deadline-oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Commitment to outstanding customer service, building relationships, and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to be able to see multiple points of view.