Payroll Operations Associate

About Next Level SportsAt Next Level Sports, we are passionate about bringing the best youth sports experience for all, both on and off the field. We apply operational diligence and technology in thoughtful and innovative ways to unlock our young athletes' curiosity, passion, and desire for sports education, competition, and skill development.Our headquarters are based in San Mateo, California, with operations in 24 states, including California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Iowa, Tennessee, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Our programs are currently available to youth participants from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Our partners include high-level high schools as well as NCAA athletic programs in various sporting disciplines.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with end-to-end payroll processing for seasonal and part-time employees.Perform accurate data entry, ensuring timesheets, wages, and employee information are processed correctly.Maintain and organize payroll records, onboarding documents, and compliance reporting.Support payroll troubleshooting by partnering with the Customer Support team and responding to employee inquiries.Work closely with the Lead Payroll & Operations Specialist to manage workflow, track deadlines, and complete payroll tasks on time.Assist with auditing hours, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring all payroll changes are approved and documented.Collaborate on improvements to payroll processes and help ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws. Maintain and update payroll / finance reference spreadsheets (minimum wage, site histories, role rates).Support Payroll Operations team in communicating with site directors, customer support, and ADP.Track, organize, and reconcile payroll discrepancies (returned checks, uncashed payments, address changes).Contribute to ongoing payroll process improvements and compliance initiatives.Qualifications :   Bachelor's degree required.Strong knowledge of Excel (formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.) required.Comfort and knowledge of startup environments and problem solving. Experience with ADP Workforce Now or other payroll systems is a plus.Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.Ability to handle sensitive employee information with confidentiality.Clear communicator who can take instruction, work collaboratively, and adapt quickly in a startup environment.Comfortable balancing recurring processes with seasonal volume spikes.What We Offer : A collaborative team environment focused on excellence and innovation.Opportunities for growth and development in the sports operations and logistics space.Our culture reflects our commitment to our communities. We continuously strive to hire and engage diverse teammates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are a team player who believes in our mission and is passionate about sports with a team-focused mentality, please apply!Next Level Sports is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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