Payroll Administrator | Woodland Hills, CA (onsite)
Duration: 5-month contract with potential for extension
Pay Rate: $30/hour
Location: Woodland Hills, CA (onsite)
Swoon is actively seeking a Payroll Administrator to join the team of our client!
You'll be an integral part of the team - responsible for managing and processing payroll data, including tracking hours worked, vacation, personal and holiday hours, taxes, and union dues.
What will your day-to-day look like?
Compile, track, and enter payroll data into the payroll system such as: hours worked, vacation, personal and holiday hours, taxes, and union dues to be withheld.
Follow established procedures to accurately process weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll.
Review wage calculations, audit timekeeping records, and correct any errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
Audit new hires, terminations, retro transactions, wage garnishments, and tax setup for accuracy.
Validate data concerning pay rate changes, address changes, and direct deposit.
Handle sensitive data with discretion to protect employee's confidential information.
Prepare and issue any manual checks as necessary.
Process, review, and audit automated standard reports to verify accuracy and correct any out of balance transactions as necessary.
Facilitate audit requests, prepare special reports, and/or work on special projects as assigned by management.
Support, collaborate, and provide guidance to team members on issues and questions concerning payroll-related topics.
Resolve payroll questions and time tracking inquiries via our People Connect portal ServiceNow.
Why do we love this company?
It is one of the largest music entertainment companies in the world, controlling a significant share of the global recorded music, music publishing, and merchandising markets.
The company works with many of the world's most famous artists and catalogs, spanning multiple genres and generations.
It operates across more than 60 countries and includes several major labels as part of its structure.
It focuses heavily on innovation in music distribution, streaming services, and digital content.
The company has expanded into new areas, such as music-related tech investments and partnerships with streaming platforms.
It also plays a key role in promoting artist development, fostering creativity, and protecting intellectual property rights.
The company is committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility, engaging in various environmental and social initiatives.
What's required?
Experience with Workday Payroll and Time Tracking or similar systems experience preferred.
Fundamental Payroll Professional (FPP) designation preferred.
Ability to multi-task effectively without compromising the quality of the work.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented, organized, process-focused, problem solver, proactive, ambitious, customer service-focused.
Ability to draw conclusions and make independent decisions with limited information.
Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, staff, regulatory agencies, vendors, and other members of the business community.
Self-motivated, reliable individual capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
Problem-solving skills to gather & analyze information to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, arriving at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action.
Actively share ideas in a constructive and positive manner by listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Significant knowledge of payroll systems, FLSA, Federal and State laws, knowledge, and administration of sound techniques in all aspects of payroll.