Payroll Administrator

Become a Champion with us:
Just like the way our fighters prepare with their training partners to be the very best, here at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) we encourage that type of teamwork. A UFC employee, like a mixed martial artist, is well-rounded and willing to put in the time necessary to be world-class. With a team of champions in the office, the UFC has fought relentlessly to break into the sports world with undeniable success. Our growth both in and outside of the Octagon has revolutionized the fight business and made the UFC the world’s leading mixed martial arts promoter and largest pay-per-view event provider. We are universally recognized for our action-packed, can’t-miss events that have sold out some of the biggest arenas and stadiums across the globe. Come join us as we progress at a rate never-before-seen in the professional sports world.

This position is based in Las Vegas, the UFC’s hometown and the Fight Capital of the World. Las Vegas matches the passion and energy of the UFC and offers a vast array of entertainment, restaurants, spas, golf courses, shops and accommodations. UFC has additional offices in London, Toronto, Sao Paulo, Moscow and Shanghai.

The Ultimate Opportunity:
UFC offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, LTD, life, supplemental life, short-term disability and 401(k) with a company match. Our Las Vegas office has an on-site Cafe serving healthy, delicious breakfast and lunch and a state of the art Performance Center that employees have access to. We have a regular wellness calendar for employees featuring health and nutritional classes. The Las Vegas office participates annually in a citywide Corporate Challenge. And, all employees receive UFC FIGHT PASS, a digital subscription services with exclusive live events, thousands of fights on-demand, original content and more!

Strategy for Winning:
This position is responsible for all payroll functions for the company’s domestic and international locations, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. This position also supports the HR team with benefits administration.
Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate processing and recording of UFC bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly payrolls for over 400 world-wide employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Collect pay data for processing, including new hires, terminations, changes, bonus payments, coordinate with Human Resources regarding personnel changes (e.g. short-term disability, terminations, pay rate changes, etc.)
• Process child support and garnishment orders.
• Process off-cycle paychecks as necessary.
• Coordinate with employees, department managers, partner with Human Resources, and Finance & Accounting staff to resolve payroll-related issues as they arise.
• Research and resolve issues that may arise with notices from various tax jurisdictions.
• Verify accuracy of W-2s on a regular basis.
• Maintain confidential reports for Finance leadership and prepare other reporting as needed, including Worker’s Compensation, and other ad hoc reports.

Skills & Experience:

• At least 3-5 years payroll experience required; experience processing multi-state payroll and International payroll preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with Paylocity and Workday are preferred.
• Current knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding payroll, understanding of proper taxation of employer-paid benefits a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Must possess problem-solving and analytical skills, initiative, and the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential material and communicate with all levels of management.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.