Internal Payroll Administrator

Cast & Crew • Burbank, CA

2d • $28 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Payroll Administrator will support the Sr. Payroll Administrator with all corporate employee payroll related items; including processing, inquiries, reporting and more. Strong knowledge of Federal, State and local payroll tax laws and HRIS Payroll Software is vital to this role. The Payroll Administrator reviews and processes each department’s bi-weekly compensation schedule and ensures each staff member is paid accurately. In addition to payroll, this individual will support the Human Resources and Finance teams in the areas of employment, reports and payroll records. In this position, you will work closely with other financial personnel to account for wage garnishments, employment taxes and earnings within each employee’s paycheck, and with external auditors and state and federal agencies. The Internal Payroll Administrator reports to the Director, Payroll.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s Degree a plus
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience supporting Payroll
• 2-4 years’ experience with HRIS Payroll Software
• 2-4 years’ experience supporting multiple state payrolls
• Familiarity with Canadian laws and regulations as they relate to payroll
• High attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi task
• Professional poise about written/verbal communication, emotional intelligence, and team collaboration
• Exercises discretion and maintains a high level of confidentiality
• Proactive and enthusiastic
• Strong proclivity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and quickly adapt to changes in work assignment
• Must be comfortable working onsite in our Burbank office as needed.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive understanding of payroll processing; time off and attendance, reporting, manage time-card exceptions and supervisor time-card approvals, employee taxes, exemptions, transfers, garnishments, pay deductions, etc.
• Reviews new hire, termination and employee change paperwork for payroll processing in an accurate and timely manner
• Responsible for timely and accurate processing of bi-weekly payroll for corporate employees residing in multiple states and Canada
• Prepares various payroll related reports on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly basis
• Attends meetings regarding payroll concerns and works with team to provide resolutions
• Prepares payroll tax reports and works closely with finance
• Assist employees with various inquiries regarding payroll issues and employment policies
• Organizes and maintains employee payroll files
• Responds to a wide variety of payroll inquires which may involve researching programs, policies, procedures
• Responds to employment verification requests (i.e. EDD, State Disability, etc.)
• Maintains state and local agency login access and rates
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment, payroll laws and reporting
• Performs additional duties as assigned to provide support to the HR or Finance teams
• Record hours worked, wage amounts, and other data about each employee into a computerized payroll accounting system each week
• Evaluate the accuracy of time-sheets submitted by each company department each pay cycle and contact supervisors or individual employees when there is a discrepancy
• Respond to any errors in payroll by reviewing past records and making any wage corrections or adjustments when necessary
• Track employee absences through the payroll software and record details about personal days, sick leave, jury duty and extended leaves of absence
• Assist with training and payroll processes for Managers and Supervisors
• Assist in special projects, training, and processes and forms
• Onsite requirements as needed to Burbank office.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and more!
• Cast & Crew benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED