Sr. Manager, Global Payroll Tech Ops

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Job Summary
This role will be responsible for providing Techno-Functional SAP applications support for the Global Payroll Systems organization including but not limited to Union Payroll, Benefits and Pension, Health & Welfare (PH&W) projects, audits & data requests.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Union payroll special projects including day-to-day Pension Health & Welfare (PHW) application requests.
• Assist with all phases of Payroll and/or Benefits projects from fit/gap analysis, requirements gathering, preparing functional specifications, user acceptance testing, production readiness, and post go-live for successful deployment.
• Perform combined roles as business analyst, SAP configuration expert, and testing lead as needed.
• Lead the annual SAP systems upgrade (HRSP) and Tax Update projects.
• Provide production support and viable resolution to PH&W payroll discrepancies & disputes.
• Assist payroll team members in reviewing and understanding payroll configurations especially Wage Types, overpayment/claim and other SAP delivered core payroll functionalities.
• Communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders, including Business Users, Corporate Accounting, Labor Relations, and Payroll IT teams, to understand and document current processes and system interfaces and prioritize future enhancement opportunities. 
• Identify opportunities and implement process automation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the PH&W disbursement processes and reporting functions.
• Cross-train direct reports so they obtain advanced functional and technical working knowledge of SAP for troubleshooting production issues and providing accurate reports.
• Provide on-going direction and mentoring to junior team members to ensure timely response to data requests & audits including Union pension contributions, Union dues and retiree health care contributions.
• Evaluate Union and PH&W earnings and deduction configurations and recommend changes to resolve payment related issues.
• Perform other tasks and assist with critical department activities where needed to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 10+ years of SAP payroll techno-functional experience.  
• Advanced knowledge of SAP payroll schema and rules, wage type configurations, and delivered payroll functionalities.
• Experienced background in SAP query and reporting tools required.
• Working knowledge of SAP Payroll processes and integrations with other modules such as Timekeeping and Finance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI skills.

Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent attention to detail in addition to overall strong analytical skills, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in working on multiple proj