Payroll Specialist

Who We Are:

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.



The Role and What You’ll Do:
To assist in reviewing and processing Employee Payroll both Domestically & Internationally for all TKO Entities. To work as a team player on projects and implementing efficiencies across companies.

• Review and ensure accuracy and timeliness of all payrolls (/bi-weekly/semimonthly/monthly)
• Work with offshore team in managing various payroll tasks
• Process International Payrolls
• Assist in special requests and projects
• Process bonus and equity transactions through payroll
• Collaborate with the business to ensure timeliness of timecard submission and answer any timecards inquires
• Maintain interface from Workday to ADP
• Keep ADP up to date with new hires, terminations, and changes
• Prepare payroll reports for management and auditors
• Partner with ADP to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Respond to employee inquiries and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure payroll is accurate
• Maintain SOX payroll controls through reconciliations, approvals, documentation and audit support.

You Have These:

• MUST HAVE 3-5 years’ experience in payroll
• MUST HAVE experience with ADP (Workforce Now)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Ability to identify and resolve payroll issues
• Basic knowledge of local and federal labor laws and regulations related to payroll
• International payroll experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong ability to analyze data and identify discrepancies
• Proficient in Excel

Candidates will complete a brief verbal payroll knowledge assessment during the interview process to validate foundational payroll understanding.





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