About the job
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a premier name in live entertainment, creating unforgettable experiences while building strong connections with diverse and passionate audiences. Our portfolio boasts iconic venues such as New York’s Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, and Radio City Music Hall, as well as the Beacon Theatre and The Chicago Theatre. We host a myriad of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events, catering to millions of guests annually. One of our hallmark productions, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, has become a cherished holiday tradition for over 90 years. Explore more about us at www.msgentertainment.com.
Position Overview:
The Vice President of Payroll will oversee a complex, multi-country payroll organization responsible for supporting over 13,000 employees across three publicly traded entities. This pivotal role demands substantial expertise in Oracle HCM Payroll, public company governance, and large-scale payroll transformation within a multi-entity framework. The VP of Payroll will be the enterprise leader accountable for ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, internal controls, and modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive payroll transformation roadmap in alignment with the enterprise strategy.
- Champion operational excellence across multi-state, multi-country, and multi-entity environments.
- Lead payroll operations for over 20 payrolls with various pay cycles (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly).
- Ensure accurate payroll delivery for a workforce of 13,000 employees across the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland.
- Oversee compliance with 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.

