Payroll Manager

Are you looking to join a team of go-getters dedicated to serving and uplifting the community? Join the Detroit Pistons team and our mission to use the power of basketball to unite, entertain, and be impactful.    

The Payroll Manager oversees all payroll operations for the organization, including NBA players (and future WNBA personnel), coaches, basketball operations staff, business operations staff, and part-time/event staff. This role requires deep knowledge of payroll regulations, league and tax compliance requirements, and the ability to manage highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion. The ideal candidate will also bring an innovative approach to improving and streamlining existing payroll processes and systems. 

 Key Responsibilities 

• Complete end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, including full-time and part-time staff, athletes, coaches, and game-day personnel  
• Coordinate multi-state/provincial and international payroll requirements for players and traveling staff, and communicate with Players and representatives 
• Coordinate with league representatives to ensure compliance with league rules, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and tax regulations  
• Interpret and administer compensation payments and ensure proper payroll categorization 
• Oversee, review and coordinate all employee deduction activities including 401K and garnishments 
• Manage payroll-related audits and/or audit requests, including 401K, workers compensation, financial and league or regulatory reviews  
• Review and approve payroll tax reports and ensure timely remittance of taxes and statutory deductions  
• Provide cash management reporting for all processed and projected payrolls  
• Handle year-end tax reporting and reconciliation  
• Partner with HR for oversight of HRIS/payroll systems, ensuring data accuracy, security, and proper integration  
• Respond to manager, employee and designated representative payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies  
• Assist with preparation of payroll journal entries, and month end payroll account reconciliations