Temp Senior Union Payroll Associate

Fox Corporation produces and distributes content through globally recognized brands including FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations, and Tubi Media Group. The company fosters a diverse, creative environment that values operational expertise and strategic thinking.

About the role

The East Coast Union Payroll team seeks a Temp Senior Union Payroll Associate to ensure accurate and timely processing of multi-state, multi-company weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for union and non-union freelance employees. This role requires comprehensive knowledge of union collective bargaining agreements and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state, multi-company weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for union and non-union freelance employees in compliance with collective bargaining agreements, FOX policies, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Handle on-demand payments, retroactive payments, one-time payments, tax adjustments, stop payments, void checks, direct deposit reversals, and overpayment collections.
• Interpret and set up withholding orders for levies, garnishments, child support, and other involuntary wage assignments within regulated periods.
• Apply knowledge of union pay rules, paid time off, and timekeeping systems to address employee questions.
• Ensure proper taxation of all employee payments, including employer-paid union benefits, and address related inquiries.
• Assist employees and management with payroll questions, applying technical expertise and effective communication.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, internal controls, and SOX controls.
• Serve as a union payroll expert, resolving customer issues, performing Root Cause Analysis, and implementing remedial procedures.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands-on union payroll processing experience, preferably with IBEW, IATSE, AFTRA, and/or NABET collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience interpreting and setting up withholding orders for levies, garnishments, child support, and involuntary wage assignments.
• Knowledge of automated time and attendance systems.
• Strong understanding of FLSA, federal, state, and local wage and hour, and tax regulations.
• Ability to interpret collective bargaining agreements for pay and paid time off rules.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills; approachable, responsive, and team-focused.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong judgment, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• High degree of professionalism and customer service orientation.
• Ability to lead standardization and process improvement initiatives.

Nice to have

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
• Experience with Workday Payroll.

Pay

The pay rate for this role ranges from $35.50 to $41.35 per hour, with the final offer dependent on education, skills, experience, and location.