Overview

Stats Perform is the market leader in sports tech. We provide the most trusted sports data to some of the world's biggest organizations, across sports, media, and broadcasting.

Through the latest AI technologies and machine learning, we combine decades' worth of data with the latest in-game happenings. We then offer coaches, teams, professional bodies, and media channels around the world, access to the very best data, content, and insights. In turn, improving how sports fans interact with their favorite sports teams and competitions.

How do they use it?

• Media outlets add a little magic to their coverage with our stats and graphics packages.
• Sportsbooks can offer better predictions and more accurate odds.
• The world's top coaches are known to use our data to make critical team decisions.
• Sports commentators can engage with fans on a deeper level, using our stories and insights.

Anywhere you find sport, Stats Perform is there. However, data and tech are only half of the package. We need great people to fuel the engine.

We succeeded thanks to a team of amazing people. They spend their days collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from a wide range of live sporting events. If you combine this real-time data with our 40-year-old archives, elite journalists, camera operators, copywriters, the latest in AI wizardry, and a host of 'behind the scenes' support staff, you've got all the ingredients to make it a magical experience!

Our teams of technical experts specialize in harnessing live sporting data, using advanced cloud technologies, Java, JavaScript and Python. It is these tech teams that enable us to extract patterns through AI and Machine Learning and deliver our insights via APIs. In short, they turn complex data into magical experiences with cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities:

Due to rapid growth and success, we are looking to grow our Payroll function with someone who will be assisting Stats Perform to help drive change as well as running and owning our Global payroll processing.

You will take a individual contributor role within the team providing advice and guidance to other team members within the payroll team and wider HR teams on payroll related topics covering, Tax, Benefits, processes and calculations to name a few and demonstrate that you are an expert within your field within the required countries this role will be responsible for.

This is a fast-paced, media environment and things will and can change on a daily basis, you will therefore need to have experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines to meet the requirements of multiple stakeholders simultaneously and prior exposure to the Media and/or Technology sector would be advantageous

You’ll be responsible for:

• Responsible for the End-to-End processing of international payrolls (Imports, data keying into ADP workforce and Celergo payroll systems, manual calculations, reports, reconciliations etc).
• Responsible for coordinating, collating and inputting variables within the pre-agreed deadlines, seeking necessary authorisations as appropriate and submission to third party payroll companies for payroll processing.
• Recognising and mitigating risks.
• Running various absence/data reports from Oracle
• Preparing payrolls for semimonthly/monthly approvals and assisting with the submission of Statutory notices and relevant tax documents to third parties
• Assist with the day-to-day payroll inbox and related queries in a prompt and professional manner.
• Ensure that the safeguards and controls remain in place and any changes are recorded and communicated to minimise risk.
• Responsible for Co-ordinating sensitive payroll data between current and new suppliers
• Checking and reconciling multiple payroll data during and after parallel runs ensuring excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Build effective working relationships and credibility with key stakeholders and third-party providers.
• Assist with payroll audits and finance queries.
• Support the wider International HR teams with payroll and process queries.
• Ensuring that all data is managed and maintained in accordance with the Data Protection regulations (GDPR)
• Assist the Global Payroll Manager with other payroll-related tasks and activities as and when required.
• Maintain, update and help create relevant Payroll policies, procedures, forms and knowledge articles as and when required.
• Provide Monthly KPI’s to the SVP Reward & People Services
• Support management decisions
• Other relevant duties as delegated by your immediate manager.
• Provide support to any project related activities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent understanding and practical application of payroll processing for the USA and other Global Locations
• Excellent attention to detail and experience of working to tight deadlines.
• Experience of managing a team
• A Strong Data Analyst
• Strong MS office and IT Literacy with Excellent Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivots) essential
• Experience of working on payroll implementations
• Ability to communicate effectively, succinctly and professionally at all levels.
• An upbeat and positive attitude with the ability to persuade and influence others.
• Customer driven, collaborative with a hands-on approach and the proven ability of identifying pragmatic business focused solutions to problems whilst recognizing risks and implications of suggested actions.
• Confident self-starter able to work independently as well as effectively as part of a wider Payroll/HR team.
• Enthusiastic about Payroll/HR and what it can deliver with a successful track record of delivering Payroll services and business support.
• Strong organisational capability, ability to work under pressure and able to prioritise to meet deadlines and to manage large volumes of diverse work, providing creative solutions where necessary.
• Flexible approach to work and be able to travel at short notice across Europe to other offices/sites, including occasional overnight stays as and when required.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAD THESE DESIRABLES TOO

• International payroll implementation experience
• Payroll software/systems knowledge, Service Now, ADP, Oracle
• Fluent in another language French/German/Spanish beneficial
• Certificate in Payroll processing or CIPP/CIPD qualified level 5 or above
• Project management skills

Why work at Stats Perform?

We love sports, but we love diverse thinking more!

We know that diversity brings creativity, so we invite people from all backgrounds to join us. At Stats Perform you can make a difference, by using your skills and experience every day, you'll feel valued and respected for your contribution.

We take care of our colleagues

We like happy and healthy colleagues. You will benefit from things like Mental Health Days Off, ‘No Meeting Fridays,’ and flexible working schedules.

We pull together to build a better workplace and world for all.

We encourage employees to take part in charitable activities, utilize their 2 days of Volunteering Time Off, support our environmental efforts, and be actively involved in Employee Resource Groups.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Stats Perform

By joining Stats Perform, you'll be part of a team that celebrates diversity. A team that is dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and welcome. All employees are collectively responsible for developing and maintaining an inclusive environment. That is why our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals underpin our core values.

With increased diversity comes increased innovation and creativity. Ensuring we're best placed to serve our clients and communities. Stats Perform is committed to seeking diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.