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Vensure Employer Solutions · 4 months ago

Lead Paymaster, Sports & Entertainment - CA - On Site

Burbank, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$95K/yr - $105K/yr

5+ years exp

Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions. The Lead Paymaster, Sports & Entertainment is responsible for managing payroll processes for entertainment projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing staff development in entertainment payroll.

Customer ServiceFinancial ServicesHuman ResourcesRisk Management

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to company policies and payroll best practices

Ensure compliance with complex payroll regulations related to entertainment labor laws, guild agreements (SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA, IATSE, etc.), and state and federal tax laws

Manage payroll for multiple jurisdictions and locations

Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll for cast, crew, and production employees, including union and non-union workers

Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, including tax withholdings, deductions and benefits

Leverage industry experience and SME knowledge to enhance staff training in entertainment

Provide detailed payroll reports

Oversee union compliance reporting and respond to audits and inquiries from regulatory agencies

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in labor laws, union contracts, and industry standards

Identify opportunities for process improvements, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency in payroll operations

Implementation of payroll systems and software updates, keeping abreast of new tools and technologies

Collaborate with IT and development teams to enhance functionality and resolve system issues

Serve as an entertainment payroll SME for payroll processes and procedures

Qualification

Entertainment payroll experienceUnion compliance knowledgePayroll software proficiencyTax law understandingProcess automation experienceAnalytical skillsMS Office skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in processing payroll within the entertainment industry

Strong knowledge of entertainment industry payroll practices, union agreements, and applicable labor laws

In-depth knowledge of guild and union rules (SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA, IATSE, etc.)

Proficiency with entertainment Industry payroll software and accounting systems

Strong understanding of tax laws, wage and hour laws, and payroll best practices

Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail and accuracy

Experience with process automation and payroll technology solutions

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Ability to efficiently organize work activities to meet daily and weekly deadlines

Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

Intermediate to strong skills in MS Office, including Excel and Outlook

5-7 years of experience in the entertainment payroll industry

Company

Vensure Employer Solutions

Vensure Employer Solutions is a privately owned professional employer organization (PEO) headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, with offices in Sarasota, Florida, and Duluth, Georgia.

Founded in 2004

Chandler, Arizona, USA

1001-5000 employees