Payroll Administrator

About Two Circles

Two Circles is dedicated to expanding audiences and revenue by deeply understanding fan behavior. We support clients by analyzing how fans spend, what events they attend, their channel engagement, and the content they consume to drive business and consumer revenue growth. Our trusted platforms serve over 900 clients worldwide including notable names like the English Premier League, Red Bull, UEFA, VISA, the NFL, Nike, and Amazon. Operating with nearly 1,000 employees across 14 offices globally, we cater to diverse sports and entertainment businesses.

Role Overview

The Payroll Administrator is an integral part of the global payroll team, responsible for supporting the full payroll cycle and managing crucial payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with payroll vendors to execute end-to-end payroll processing for US and Canadian employees.
• Assume responsibility for designated payroll duties such as generating routine payroll reports for management.
• Maintain and nurture relationships with North American payroll service providers including ADP and G&A, serving as the primary contact for resolving issues and streamlining processes.
• Manage and respond to general payroll inquiries received through the payroll inbox.
• Assist with payroll audits on quarterly and annual bases across North American entities and vendors.
• Support year-end payroll functions including preparation and distribution of W-2 and T4 documents.
• Administer employee benefits and deductions including 401(k), healthcare plans, and other perks.
• Partner with the team to identify and implement process enhancements aimed at boosting payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with HR to ensure accurate payroll input based on employee lifecycle changes such as hires, terminations, and salary updates, complying with company policies and legal requirements.
• Serve as a vital liaison among HR, Finance, and external payroll partners to maintain compliant and seamless payroll operations.

Requirements

• A graduate degree or equivalent educational background suitable for an early-career position.
• Professional, self-driven attitude with effective communication capabilities.
• Strong analytical proficiency and competency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work cooperatively with payroll, HR, finance teams, and business stakeholders.
• Preferable but not mandatory: familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP, G&A, Workday, or OysterHR.
• Basic knowledge of US and Canadian payroll and tax systems is advantageous.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this role falls between $68,000 and $75,000 annually, subject to various factors including experience, qualifications, responsibilities, and organizational requirements. This range represents a portion of the overall compensation package.