Lead Paymaster, Sports & Entertainment - CA - On Site

Vensure Employer Solutions•Burbank, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Paymaster, Sports & Entertainment manages end-to-end payroll processes for multiple entertainment projects, including film, television, live events, and digital media. The role is responsible for timely, accurate payroll processing and compliance with union agreements, tax laws, and other regulatory requirements. It works closely with production clients and uses industry expertise to support staff development in entertainment payroll. This is an on-site role at a company that describes itself as work-from-office.

Requirements

5–7 years of experience processing payroll within the entertainment industry.
Strong knowledge of entertainment payroll practices, union agreements, and applicable labor laws.
In-depth knowledge of guild and union rules, including SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA, and IATSE.
Proficiency with entertainment industry payroll software and accounting systems.
Strong understanding of tax laws, wage and hour laws, and payroll best practices.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience with process automation and payroll technology solutions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to organize work efficiently to meet daily and weekly deadlines.
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Intermediate to strong skills in MS Office, including Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to company policies and payroll best practices.
Ensure compliance with entertainment labor regulations, guild agreements, and state and federal tax laws.
Manage payroll across multiple jurisdictions and locations.
Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for cast, crew, and production employees, including union and non-union workers.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, including tax withholdings, deductions, and benefits.
Use industry expertise and subject-matter knowledge to enhance staff training in entertainment payroll.
Provide detailed payroll reports.
Oversee union compliance reporting and respond to audits and inquiries from regulatory agencies.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in labor laws, union contracts, and industry standards.
Identify process improvements and use technology to enhance payroll efficiency.
Implement payroll systems and software updates, and keep abreast of new tools and technologies.
Collaborate with IT and development teams to improve functionality and resolve system issues.
Serve as an entertainment payroll subject-matter expert for processes and procedures.