VP Payroll

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company's portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues - New York's Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre - that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.

Who are we hiring?

The Vice President, Payroll will lead a highly complex, multi-country payroll organization supporting over 13,000 employees across three publicly traded companies. The role requires deep expertise in Oracle HCM Payroll, public company governance, and large-scale payroll transformation within a multi-entity environment. The VP, Payroll will serve as the enterprise leader accountable for payroll accuracy, compliance, internal controls, and modernization.

What will you do?

• Define and execute a multi-year payroll transformation roadmap aligned to enterprise strategy.
• Drive operational excellence across multi-state, multi-country, and multi-entity environments.
• Lead end-to-end payroll operations across 20+ payrolls with multiple pay cadences (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly).
• Oversee payroll delivery for a 13,000-employee workforce across the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland.
• Ensure flawless execution of union payroll requirements, including multi-rate structures, overtime, shift differentials, retroactive adjustments, and union dues.
• Manage the relationship with ADP for tax processing, garnishments, WOTC, and payroll disbursements.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, audit requirements, and financial reporting standards.
• Provide executive-level reporting on payroll risk, compliance, and operational performance.
• Build and develop a high-performing payroll team.
• Lead change management through payroll transformation initiatives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement.
• Establish KPI and SLA frameworks that drive measurable performance outcomes.

What do you need to succeed?

• We are looking for a payroll leader who thrives in transformation environments; someone who can define the long-term roadmap, influence stakeholders, and personally step in to strengthen operations, redesign processes, and deliver results.
• 15+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility within publicly traded organizations.
• Deep, hands-on expertise in Oracle HCM Payroll, including large-scale implementation and post-go-live optimization.
• Significant experience managing payroll operations for large, non-exempt workforces including unionized workforces.
• Proven success overseeing multi-entity, multi-country payroll environments.
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and public company governance standards.
• Experience managing payroll across the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland.
• Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience; CPP preferred.

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Pay Range

$250,000-$280,000 USD

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees' talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.