Payroll Specialist

Job Essentials, Responsibilities, Duties

• Process in-coming payrolls (20 + payrolls weekly), which includes breaking of timecards following all applicable Federal, State, and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Accountable and responsible for quality service in assisting and servicing clients in regard to payroll production, tax-related issues, answering pertinent questions, and problem-solving in compliance with company policy and procedure.
• Proficient knowledge and utilization of payroll database system.
• Should be familiar with applicable programs: invoice, batch, timecard editor; and reports: timecard verification, fringe, payroll history, cast list, gross wages.
• Maintain accurate and acceptable files on each client/show, following company policy and procedure.
• Maintain the client relationship as it related to the weekly processing of the client's payroll. This includes responding to questions and resolving payroll issues.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to reliably commute and report to the Tri Star office.
• A Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience using ADP.
• Experience processing payroll for several entities or businesses at a time.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of all pay periods (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, etc.).
• A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in processing high-volume payroll required.
• Entertainment payroll industry experience and/or multi-state union payroll is highly preferred.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to process multiple payrolls at a time.
• Multi-level relationship building skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication ability.
• Ability to work towards the team and individual goals.
• Knowledge in using an analytical approach to breaking payroll.
• Must exhibit a sense of urgency concerning client servicing.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent PC skills.
• Flexibility to shift priorities as needed to service the team’s clients.
• Understanding of and commitment to maintaining current knowledge of industry trends, concepts, products, practices, and financial arrangements.
• Must have the ability to break payroll and learn advanced concepts when ready.
• Self-motivated, must be able to work independently, goal oriented and people oriented.
• Schedule must be flexible to accommodate workload and client needs.
• Able to work overtime as needed.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A collaborative, team oriented working environment
• Exposure to unique projects in a variety of industries
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and propose solutions alongside industry leading experts
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Encouraged work/life balance, including generous time off policies
• This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all requirements of this position.
• The salary offered to an applicant will be based on individual qualifications, skills, experience and education.
• The pay range is based on various internal and external factors.
• This position is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and competitive benefits.