Payroll Supervisor

Job Description

PAYROLL SUPERVISOR
Full-time, onsite in Birmingham, AL.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE:

Help ensure the people who support EWTN's mission are paid accurately, on time, and with care. As Payroll Supervisor, you will lead the day-to-day payroll function for EWTN and its affiliated organizations, oversee our multi-state bi-weekly payroll, and guide the Payroll Specialist. You will be a trusted partner to Human Resources and Finance, strengthening payroll accuracy, compliance, internal controls, and the employee experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Lead payroll operations. Manage accurate and timely bi-weekly multi-state payroll, including wages, benefits, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and employee changes.
• Supervise and develop the Payroll Specialist. Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support, establish priorities, and ensure payroll responsibilities and deadlines are met.
• Own payroll compliance. Monitor payroll, wage and hour, tax, and unemployment requirements, and ensure required filings, deposits, registrations, and reports are completed accurately and timely.
• Strengthen controls and records. Maintain appropriate controls over payroll processing, employee changes, system access, timekeeping, records, and supporting documentation.
• Partner across the organization. Work closely with Human Resources and Finance on new hires, benefit changes, leaves, terminations, 403(b) contributions, payroll questions, and special projects.
• Manage accounting and year-end activities. Prepare payroll journal entries, reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, coordinate year-end processing, and review Forms W-2 and W-3 and other required reports.
• Improve the process. Support audits, resolve payroll issues, and recommend practical improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, security, and effectiveness.

ABOUT YOU:

• You are an experienced payroll professional with 5-7 years of progressive payroll administration experience and hands-on knowledge of multi-state payroll processing and reporting. You understand payroll laws and regulations and bring the judgment, attention to detail, and confidentiality needed to manage sensitive employee and payroll information.
• You have the experience and leadership skills to effectively supervise and develop a Payroll Specialist. You are comfortable overseeing payroll operations for approximately 475 employees across a multi-site nonprofit organization and managing the complexities of multi-state payroll.
• You are an organized, dependable leader who can set priorities, meet firm deadlines, solve problems, and build strong working relationships across Human Resources, Finance, and the broader organization. You communicate clearly, provide responsive service, and look for ways to make payroll processes better.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and experience with Business Central are preferred. A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is strongly preferred. CPP or FPC certification is preferred, or you are willing to pursue certification within three years.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Catholic faith and EWTN's mission is also preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE:
• We offer a career with purpose! Apply your talents, knowing your contributions help to advance EWTN's mission of sharing the Gospel with the world.
• Caring environment - we value the importance of family/life balance and welcome you as an EWTN family member, not just an employee.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance and Retirement Savings Plan.
• 11 Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off program.
• Tuition reimbursement through our partnership with Catholic International University.
• Spiritual enrichment - freedom to participate in Mass, visit the chapel for prayer or attend an annual retreat.
• Ability to learn alongside legacy employees while bringing new ideas to the growing team!

WHAT TO DO NEXT:

If you're ready to get started on EWTN's mission to bring the Gospel to the world, please apply at https://www.ewtn.com/employment.

About the Employer

EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 45th year, is the largest Catholic media organization in the world. EWTN's 11 networks broadcast in multiple languages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to over 435 million television households in more than 160 countries & territories. Platforms include direct broadcast satellite television & more than 6000 television affiliates as well as ROKU, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, & multiple social media platforms. Radio services are transmitted through SIRIUS/XM, iHeart Radio, & over 500 domestic and international AM & FM radio affiliates; a worldwide shortwave radio station; the largest Catholic website in the U.S.; electronic & print news services, including "The National Catholic Register" newspaper, & two global wire services; as well as a publishing arm.