Supervisor - Payroll

Live Nation Entertainment•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for payroll tax account administration, compliance, issue resolution, year-end tax activities, and support for the Payroll team. The role works with third-party payroll and tax providers, taxing agencies, employees, Human Resources, department managers, and other parties. It also maintains confidentiality, documents procedures, and handles other duties and special projects as assigned. Live Nation Entertainment describes itself as the world’s leading live entertainment company, with businesses including Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. The company emphasizes a people-focused culture and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

At least 5 years of payroll tax experience in an organization with more than 2,000 employees.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial and logical functions, working with multiple spreadsheets and workbooks, and importing and exporting data.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations, including their implications.
Strong knowledge of California payroll laws.
High school diploma.
Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and complete tasks by deadlines.
Ability to draw conclusions from research.
Ability to work without supervision.
Excellent customer service skills.
Working knowledge of payroll best practices.

Nice To Haves

College-level coursework.
FPC or CPP credentials.

Responsibilities

Work with third-party payroll tax providers and taxing agencies to open, maintain, and close federal, state, and local payroll tax accounts.
Work with third-party payroll providers and taxing agencies to resolve open payroll tax issues.
Review local, state, and federal payroll tax notices and ensure timely resolution.
Research and resolve internal and external payroll tax inquiries from employees, HR, department managers, and other parties while providing strong customer service.
Assist the Payroll team with complex payroll tax issues, questions, and special needs.
Ensure unemployment rates are correct and updated promptly.
Review, reconcile, and release W-2s, including W-2 corrections, as part of year-end responsibilities.
Work with the third-party tax vendor to ensure local, state, and federal payroll tax returns are correct and facilitate amendments as necessary.
Comply with local, state, and federal income tax laws.
Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.
Document and update procedures.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, vision, dental, and mental health benefits for employees and family.
Access to a health care concierge and Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts.
Free concert tickets.
Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days.
401(k) program with company match.
Stock reimbursement program.
New parent programs, including caregiver leave and baby bonuses.
Fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support.
Career and skill development programs through School of Live.
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.
Volunteer time off.
Crowdfunding match.