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 ensuring the accurate timely processing of all Court Ordered Withholding Documents (Garnishments), payments are accurate and in compliance with withholding orders and the laws, and respond to inquiries from employees, courts, state and federal agencies and others regarding garnishment orders. Additionally, the Payroll Specialist will prepare and process all aspects of payroll according to weekly, bi-weekly, and/or semi-monthly payroll cycle. The Payroll Specialist will demonstrate a sustained high level of professionalism, discretion, and focus on the Shared Services payrolls and our team environment. The associate must have a high level of customer service relationship building skills along with the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• High-volume data entry and critical analysis of multiple garnishment types, in multi-state environments.
• Conduct regular reviews of garnishments to verify accuracy.
• Perform maintenance of all completed and terminated garnishment orders in system.
• Works closely with government agencies, legal entities, clients and internal personnel to resolve problems.
• Timely and accurate processing of high-volume payrolls according to established payroll schedule and in compliance with established SOX procedures. This includes utilizing both 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
• Calculating and processing manual checks as required.
• 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.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• Understanding of and experience processing high-volume multi-state garnishments
• Knowledge of Corporate Creations for garnishments
• 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

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn7o6k-18-119-139-22-42 in your application.