Who CITY is:
St. Louis CITY is more than just the newest local MLS soccer team, we have quickly become the heartbeat of St. Louis and are leading the frontier of an emerging cultural renaissance. Join our growing family of 500+ visionaries in a fun and fast-paced work environment that provides unmatched potential for new ideas, personal growth, and immediate impact.
Who you are:
CITY provides a progressive and supportive workplace that lets YOU be YOU. We value unique experiences and perspectives, and we hire employees who leverage their differences to add value.
Feel the impact of your ideas come to life as you join in the thunderous roar of 22,500 impassioned fans at our state-of-the art facility.
What CITY does:
Join us today in the mission of uniting the St. Louis Region and redefining what it means to be a soccer team.
Job Summary
The Total Rewards Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for both Full-Time and Part-Time staff, as well as the Club’s Next Pro team. This role supports payroll operations, benefits administration, reporting, and compliance, while serving as a key liaison between the Finance, Human Resources, and team personnel. The ideal candidate brings a high level of detailed orientation, discretion, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic sports organization.
Job Responsibilities
Payroll Processing
- Process biweekly payrolls for Full-Time, Part-Time, and Next Pro players, in compliance with the Club’s payroll calendar and all relevant laws and regulations.
- Manage payroll onboarding for new Next Pro players.
- Oversee timecard approval processes to ensure timely submission.
- Partner with the Finance team to prepare and post payroll journal entries, research direct deposit bounce backs, and investigate bank entries.
- Collaborate with HR to verify accuracy of all new hires and employee data in the HRIS system.
- Assist in forecasting and budgeting for annual payroll costs.
- Audit payroll processes for accuracy and compliance.
Reporting & Reconciliation
- Prepare, run, and review reports for each pay period, including payroll registers, GL summaries, employee earnings, and 401(k) contributions.
- Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, as well as documentation needed for audits.
- Develop regular internal audit criteria and schedule to ensure clean and accurate HRIS data
Employee Support & Communication
- Promptly and professionally respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and timekeeping.
- Guide staff and managers on payroll policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address payroll-related matters.
- Complete employment verifications as requested.
Benefits Administration
- Manage employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, COBRA, and voluntary benefits.
- Administer benefit enrollment and updates for MLS Next Pro, new hires, transfers, and rehires, ensuring compliance with all plan documents and legal requirements.
- Track FMLA, Medical, and Parental Leave applications and entry into the HRIS
Completion of other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
· Minimum of 1 year of payroll processing, analysis, and/or HRIS administration experience.
· Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
· Familiarity with benefits administration and payroll-related deductions
· Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
· Experience with HRIS systems (Paycor preferred)
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
· Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
St. Louis CITY SC is building a team that is passionate about their work, the success of our Club and the growth and revitalization of our region. We desire people who hold themselves and others accountable and are driven by setting new standards for fan engagement.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
