Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally. Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.

THE ROLE:

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for preparing and processing all aspects of payroll according to weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll cycle.

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 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
• Accurate processing of employee overtime pay for various states
• Process bonuses, special payments, and taxable cash and non-cash fringe benefits.
• Employee maintenance including direct deposits, garnishments, federal and state tax set ups
• Calculating and processing manual checks as required
• Timely research and resolve payroll inquires from employees, HR, department managers, and other parties while maintaining top notch customer service
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING:
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Basic federal, state and local tax knowledge
• Minimum of 2 years experience with a high volume payroll
• ADP and Web Based payroll systems/applications experience preferred
• Multi state experience that includes California preferred
• Continuing education in Payroll or Accounting field preferred
• Strong work ethic and team player
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to comfortably work in a fast paced time sensitive environment
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Garnishment processing experience
• Strong PC Skills including proficiency in Excel

If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply online at www.livenationentertainment.com/careers to join the Live Nation Entertainment team today!

Applicants for employment in the US must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

BENEFITS & PERKS - Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
• HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
• FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, infertility support
• CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyk61q-18-218-254-122-42 in your application.