Specialist - Payroll

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 pay in accordance with regulations.
• 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 resolution to payroll inquires from employees, HR, department managers, and other parties while maintaining top notch customer service and sense of urgency.
• Able to interpret and execute in accordance with Union Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.
• Remain in constant communication with teammates and management.
• Document processes and maintain to ensure consistency with each payroll
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and team player
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
• Ability to comfortably work in a fast paced, time sensitive environment
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Garnishment processing experience
• Union experience preferred
• 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
• FCP or CPP designation preferred
• COVID-19 vaccination will be required for this position subject to legally valid exemptions.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbenn6-3-128-199-162-42 in your application.