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Mgr, Payroll & Payroll Tax

TEGNA is a publicly traded media company delivering trusted local news and services across TV and digital platforms. The company is seeking a Manager, Payroll & Payroll Tax to lead day-to-day payroll operations for 6,000+ U.S. employees, optimize UKG Pro and UKG Pro WFM configurations, drive automation and process improvements, and support M&A integrations while maintaining compliance and strong controls.

Skills

  • Advanced UKG Pro and UKG Pro WFM expertise
  • Multi-state payroll and payroll tax compliance knowledge
  • SOX and audit readiness experience
  • Strong Excel and analytical reporting skills
  • Experience with payroll system integrations and M&A activity
  • Process improvement and automation (including AI) experience
  • Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a payroll team responsible for accurate, compliant biweekly payroll processing across multiple U.S. states.
  • Manage and optimize UKG Pro and UKG Pro WFM configurations, pay-cycle audits, and system enhancements.
  • Drive automation and continuous improvement using AI and digital tools to reduce manual work and strengthen controls.
  • Support mergers, acquisitions, and system integrations to onboard new entities into payroll systems.
  • Maintain SOX compliance, payroll documentation, and audit readiness.
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure alignment of payroll, HRIS, and general ledger integrations.
  • Oversee year-end processes, W-2 issuance, and management of vendor relationships for garnishments, tax funding, and reporting.
  • Develop and publish payroll metrics and dashboards to monitor accuracy, timeliness, and service quality.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience

Benefits

  • Medical plan options (Blue Cross Blue Shield) and access to dental and vision coverage
  • Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match (100% match on first 4% of pay) and immediate vesting
  • Telehealth: free virtual doctor visits (Teladoc) and therapy sessions (Spring Health) for employees and eligible family members
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year
  • Some positions may be subject to collective bargaining agreements with differing benefits
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Tegna Inc. is an American publicly traded broadcast, digital media and marketing services company headquartered in Tysons, Virginia. It was created on June 29, 2015, when the Gannett Company split into two publicly traded companies.

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