AMDA College of the Performing Arts · 2 weeks ago
Director of Payroll (In-Person Role)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
7+ years expAMDA College of the Performing Arts is one of the leading post-secondary performing arts colleges in the U.S., with campuses in New York City and Hollywood. They are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Payroll to manage payroll operations across their campuses and remote employees, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processes.
Performing Arts
Responsibilities
Lead all payroll operations for AMDA's Los Angeles and New York campuses, and for remote employees across the U.S
Directly supervise the California-based Payroll Administrator, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll execution for the LA campus
Serve as the primary processor for bi-weekly payroll for the New York campus (faculty, staff, and student workers)
Audit and approve all payrolls across locations before final submission
Maintain consistency in payroll processes, documentation, and compliance across employee types and locations
Act as the institutional subject matter expert on payroll laws, systems, and processes, in close collaboration with HR
Ensure multi-state payroll tax compliance, including for remote workers
Process full-cycle payroll bi-weekly for New York-based employees
Maintain payroll records, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, and benefit deductions in ADP Workforce Now
Ensure compliance with federal, New York State, and New York City wage and hour laws
Respond to payroll-related inquiries from NY staff with professionalism and clarity
Provide oversight, guidance, and performance management for the LA-based Payroll Administrator
Ensure compliance with California payroll laws and tax regulations
Serve as a backup for LA payroll in the absence of the Payroll Administrator
Oversee garnishments, deductions, and tax withholding across jurisdictions
Ensure timely payroll tax filings, year-end reporting (W-2s, etc.), and other compliance requirements
Conduct internal payroll audits and investigate discrepancies
Collaborate with Finance and HR to optimize payroll systems and implement process improvements
Generate reports and provide analysis to support budgeting, audits, and executive decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory or leadership capacity
Demonstrated expertise in multi-state payroll, especially New York and California
Strong proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable HRIS/payroll platform
In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local wage/hour laws, tax rules, and benefit deductions
Exceptional accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Experience managing remote workflows and cross-functional collaborations
Preferred
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent credential
Company
AMDA College of the Performing Arts
Recognized as one of America’s premier institutions for the performing arts, AMDA is the only performing arts college to offer Bachelor of Fine Arts and Conservatory Programs with campuses in both New York and Los Angeles.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
David Silverman
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Angotti, PhD
Provost & Chief Academic Officer
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