Payroll Analyst

Client: Leading Entertainment Firm

• Job Title: Payroll Analyst
• Location: Santa Monica, CA 90404 (On-site)
• Duration: 06 Months (Extension/Conversion will be based on performance)
• Pay Rate: ($30 - $35) on an hourly basis

Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator with hands-on experience in AD P Work_force Now to manage accurate and timely payroll processing in a multi-state, unionized environment.

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.

Experience with AD P Work_force Now is required.

Experience with payroll audits, reconciliations, and data accuracy.

Intermediate MS Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Understanding of payroll tax regulations and the relationship between HR policies and payroll.

Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

Experience in the entertainment or media industry and familiarity with union payroll, wage-and-hour regulations, and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities:

Process end-to-end payroll across multiple pay frequencies.

Audit and reconcile HR and payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.

Reconcile payroll integration files and bank files.

Process employee garnishments and payroll adjustments accurately.

Prepare payroll reports and respond to employee payroll inquiries.

Maintain payroll confidentiality and support compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable.