Company Overview

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

Achieving our goals requires strong collaboration and partnership between our teams and our internal stakeholders. To best support this, the person who accepts this role is expected to be on site, in office four days per week. To provide our employees with flexibility, we offer a unique benefit where employees at Fanatics corporate entity can work remotely for up to four weeks per year, which can be taken in daily or weekly increments.

The Role

The Global Payroll Director will manage payroll staff, implement best practices, improve payroll systems, ensure adherence to regulatory standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance employee experience. This role will also be responsible for developing international payroll strategy, implementing international payroll infrastructure, and consolidation efforts. The Global Payroll Director will be responsible for managing relationships with Employer of Record (EOR) partners, ensuring smooth operations for remote, international, and contracted employees.

What You’ll Do:

Oversee the teams management of the Fanatics payroll process for all employees globally, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.

Participate in and drive Equity events supporting the payroll and payroll tax perspective.

Assists in developing, drafting, implementing, interpreting, and enforcing a wide range of personnel policies and procedures.

Analyze current payroll procedures to recommend and implement improvements that streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and reduce processing time.

Manage payroll systems, software, and technology platforms to support payroll processing and reporting. Evaluate and implement enhancements to payroll systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity.

Prepare and oversee payroll audits, both internal and external, including reconciliations and compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements.

Conduct regular audits of payroll procedures and records to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Analyze payroll trends, identifying areas for cost savings, potential risks, and improvement in payroll administration.

Collaborate with HR and Finance to provide payroll-related data for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.

Conduct regular performance evaluations, set team goals, and provide coaching and feedback to support individual and team growth.

Continuous evaluation of payroll resourcing and organization design to support current and future Fanatics payroll initiatives.

Encourage employee development through training and external opportunities to stay current with local and federal policies.

Collaborate with Fanatics business units to prepare and implement new payrolls in alignment with M&A strategy

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.

Minimum of 8+ years of experience in payroll management, with at least 3 years in a global or multi-country payroll role.

Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations in multiple countries.

Experience with payroll software and systems, such as Oracle, ADP, Workday, or similar platforms.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification.

Preferred experience in the sports merchandise or retail industry.

In New York, the salary range for this position is $188,000 to $250,000 which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. 

New York based candidate will require heavy travel to Jacksonville, FL office.