Director, Time and Attendance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K match

Vacation & PTO

Tickets & discounts

Job summary

Golden State Warriors, based in San Francisco, seeks a seasoned leader to oversee scheduling and payroll for the Business Operations department. You will guide the unified Time & Attendance team across FOH and BOH, acting as the CBA SME in a unionized environment.

The role reports to the VP, Front of House and requires strategic leadership, 7+ years in workforce management or payroll, and a strong compliance mindset. On-site in San Francisco, with competitive benefits and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 7+ years in workforce management, HR, or payroll with leadership experience.
• Experience in a unionized environment with familiarity of CBAs and regulations.
• Proficiency with payroll processing, scheduling and attendance software, and MS Office/Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic scheduling across BOH & FOH to optimize labor utilization.
• Act as CBA subject matter expert interpreting union work rules.
• Manage attendance performance from warnings to disciplinary actions with People Ops.
• Identify labor and attendance trends with department heads and People Ops.
• Address payroll and attendance-level grievances as primary contact for employee concerns.
• Ensure compliance with union contracts and local/state/federal regulations.
• Foster cross-training and development within Time & Attendance team.
• Partner with Finance and People Ops to ensure payroll data accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Workforce management

HR leadership

Payroll processing

Union contracts knowledge

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Payroll software

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

Job description

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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