Human Resources - Payroll Professional

CAA Club Group•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. The Payroll Professional works directly with a team of 5 Payroll Team members within the Human Resources department to ensure critical deadlines are met and daily tasks are completed on time. They should have experience in accurate and timely processing of U.S multi-state and Canada semi-monthly exempt & non- exempt payroll for 2,500 employees, auditing daily activities such as new hires, terminations, promotions, relocations and job changes. This hybrid role is based in our Los Angeles office and requires onsite presence on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Requirements

Experience with Workday Payroll and Time Tracking
ADP SmartCompliance
Knowledge of payroll principles and practices
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Excellent communication skills
Strong problem solving skills
Accounting background
Detail oriented
Ability to multi-task in high volume fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Preparing a daily schedule of priorities for the 3 Payroll Associates
Overseeing follow-up on outstanding tasks
Review semi-monthly journal entries
Monitor 401K activity to/from our plan provider
Answering internal/external emails
Data audit
Benefit audits
Wage verifications
Internal reporting requests
Submitting tickets with outside vendors
Perform additional tasks and support as directed by payroll managers as we prepare for new projects & potential acquisitions.