Director, Time and Attendance

Golden State Warriors; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K match

Paid vacation & PTO

Tickets to Warriors games

Job summary

Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, CA, seeks a seasoned Time & Attendance leader to oversee scheduling and payroll for the Business Operations department. You will guide the unified BOH/FOH Time & Attendance team, ensuring union contract compliance and data integrity across payroll and attendance.

The role requires 7+ years in workforce management or payroll, with strong CBA knowledge and executive-level communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years in workforce management, HR, or payroll with strategic leadership.
• Experience in unionized environments and with CBAs.
• Proficiency with MS Office / Google Workspace; payroll and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling across FOH & BOH to optimize labor utilization and ensure compliance.
• Serve as CBA subject matter expert interpreting union work rules.
• Oversee attendance and performance management from warnings to disciplinary actions.
• Analyze labor trends with People Operations to mitigate risks.
• Handle payroll-attendance grievances and liaise with department heads.
• Ensure compliance with union contracts and regulations.
• Foster cross-training within Time & Attendance team and coordinate with Finance.

Skills

Workforce management

Payroll

HR leadership

CBA knowledge

Union rules

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Payroll software

Scheduling software

HRIS

Job description

About The Position

The Golden State Warriors and Chase Center are looking for a highly motivated and organized professional to oversee the scheduling and payroll functions for the Business Operations department. In this strategic leadership role, you will lead the unified Time & Attendance team across both Front of House Operations (FOH) and Back of House Operations (BOH). A firm understanding of union rules is imperative, as you will act as the department’s subject matter expert on complex Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). This position reports to the Vice President, Front of House.

About The Position

The Golden State Warriors and Chase Center are looking for a highly motivated and organized professional to oversee the scheduling and payroll functions for the Business Operations department. In this strategic leadership role, you will lead the unified Time & Attendance team across both Front of House Operations (FOH) and Back of House Operations (BOH). A firm understanding of union rules is imperative, as you will act as the department’s subject matter expert on complex Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). This position reports to the Vice President, Front of House.

Come share your expertise while learning more about this growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication!

This is a full-time position based onsite in San Francisco, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic scheduling across BOH & FOH departments to optimize labor utilization and ensure organizational compliance
• Act as the CBA subject matter expert, interpreting complex union work rules to guide the department's labor strategies and policies
• Initiate high-level attendance performance management (i.e., final warnings through termination level disciplinary action) in conjunction with People Operations and respective department heads
• Identify labor and employee attendance trends alongside department heads and People Operations to proactively address operational risks
• Address payroll and attendance-level grievances, serving as the primary point of contact for employee concerns or union claims
• Ensure departmental compliance to union contracts, as well as local, state and federal regulations
• Foster cross-training and professional development within the Time & Attendance team to eliminate coverage gaps
• Partner with Finance and People Operations teams to ensure accuracy of payroll data, transfers, rate changes, and terminations
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of experience in workforce management, human resources, or payroll, with significant experience in a strategic leadership or director-level capacity
• Prior experience in a unionized environment with familiarity of union contracts and state and federal regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Google Workspace; experience with payroll processing, scheduling and attendance software
• Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information
• Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service and resolution skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients and peers at all levels within the organization

Time Commitment

• Flexible work schedule with the ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Compensation

• $131,000 - $139,000 Per Year + Bonus
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
• Employer 401K match
• Vacation, Summer Half-Day Fridays and a generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves
• Warriors home tickets, team store discount and more!

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