Payroll Specialist

This is a Full Time Job

THE ROLE

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for accurately executing and processing all aspects of payroll and Payroll compliance under the Payroll Supervisor. The Specialist is also responsible for accurate union benefit check production and distribution in compliance with numerous Collective Bargaining Agreements on a weekly basis. Must demonstrate a high level of customer service relationship along with the ability to multi-task in a high-volume, strict-deadline environment.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Timely and accurate processing of high-volume payrolls according to established payroll schedule and in compliance with established SOX procedures. This includes utilizing all timekeeping system files, spreadsheet uploads, and manual data entry for employee hours. Ability to balance payroll and reconcile discrepancies in a tight time frame prior to service provider transmission is required.
• Process bonuses, special payments, and taxable cash and non-cash fringe benefits.
• Timely research and resolve payroll inquiries from employees, HR, department managers, and other parties while maintaining top notch customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.
• Assist with calculating and processing manual checks as required.
• Manage union benefits email box by responding to inquiries timely
• Interpret, apply, and maintain database of all active unions, contract dates, H&W rates, and union payments; check numbers, amounts, and date payments distributed
• Serve as a primary contact for union payroll questions in coordination with HR and unions
• Act as primary liaison for union audits and union information requests
• Ensure all union audits are tracked, timely and accurately
• Process union payment from initiation of payments, following up to ensure receipt of payment and distribution of union payments
• Obtain renewed CBA and update rules in all systems.
• Run ad-hoc reports for local unions
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information
• Understand and follow instructions given by supervisor/management.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• At least 1-2 years of Payroll experience
• Strong work ethic and team player
• Strong customer service skills (verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while adhering to strict time-sensitive deadlines.
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Union benefit experience preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including proficiency in Excel. (lookups and pivots) Ability to work with minimal supervision

BENEFITS & PERKS

Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
• HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
• YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
• FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
• CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Live Nation may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support application screening and assessment. All hiring decisions are made with human review.

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