Senior Specialist, Payroll & Compliance

The E.W. Scripps Company | Cincinnati, OH | Full-Time | Hybrid Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives on solving complex challenges while ensuring compliance and accuracy? Join The E.W. Scripps Company as a Senior Specialist, Payroll & Compliance, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring seamless payroll operations and regulatory compliance across our organization. This position combines essential payroll processing with strategic HR compliance support, making you a vital liaison between employees, HR business partners, and external vendors. In this remote role, you'll leverage your expertise to resolve intricate payroll issues, maintain union relationships, and ensure our organization stays compliant with ever-changing federal, state, and local regulations. If you're passionate about precision, enjoy cross-functional collaboration, and want to make a meaningful impact on thousands of employees' lives, we want to hear from you! WHAT YOU'LL DO Respond to payroll support tickets and HR business partner inquiries, escalating to management when necessary. Audit and correct timekeeping records; input, balance, approve and reconcile payroll entries and deductions. Prepare off cycle checks as needed using accuracy and critical thinking to enforce state laws and Scripps' policies when calculating final payments, recoups, contract payouts, and missed pay. Partner with third-party vendors to ensure all tax rate updates, tax notices and employee garnishments are processed accordingly. Maintain union dues and pension deductions, remit payments, and provide custom reporting for 20+ union groups. Support payroll team members by cross-training and serving as a backup. Provide support and guidance to HR business partners while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws and Scripps' policies. Serve as a liaison between HR business partners and third-party vendors to respond to all unemployment claims and track unemployment metrics. Ensure HR compliance by completing Bureau of Labor Statistics and other compliance reporting and assisting with subpoenas, I-9 Forms, and E-Verify and audit requests. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure policies and/or procedures are conducted appropriately. Other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU'LL NEED Associates degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred Generally, 5+ years of experience in related area of responsibility preferred WHAT YOU'LL BRING Excellent organizational and customer service skills Ability to interpret policies and procedures Strong critical thinking skills with attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products Workday experience is strongly preferred Ready to bring your payroll expertise to a company that values accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service? Apply today and become part of The E.W. Scripps Company team! #LI-SM2 #LI-Hybrid If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps. SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION: At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose. ABOUT SCRIPPS: The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.” As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. 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