ATG Entertainment USA · 11 hours ago
Payroll Specialist
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$36/hr - $41/hr
2+ years expATG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment, seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join their North American Payroll team. This role focuses on supporting multi-state payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a diverse workforce, with a strong emphasis on California compliance.
Entertainment
Hiring Manager
Lauren Casimir
Responsibilities
Process accurate and timely weekly full-cycle payroll for salaried, hourly, and union employees across three San Francisco venues using UKG
Onboard new employees and ensure completion and validation of Form I-9 documentation
Identify, research, and resolve payroll discrepancies and processing issues
Process off-cycle payroll including manual checks for terminations, bonuses, retro pay, and payroll adjustments
Review and validate timecard data (ABI Mastermind and UKG Ready), including overtime, paid leave, holiday pay, and separation payouts, and confirm compliance with state, local, union, and department work rules
Import and reconcile variances in UKG Time and Attendance
Maintain accurate electronic payroll files and records
Respond to employee payroll questions
Process employee changes such as deductions, garnishments, pay rate changes, withholding changes, and terminations
Support cross-training of payroll staff to ensure critical payroll functions are conducted efficiently
Assist with issuance of W-2sand 1095-Cs
Perform other payroll duties as assigned
Update union rates for new CBAs and process retroactive pay, including off-cycle payroll runs when required
Review weekly theatre settlements and payroll reports to ensure accurate and timely payment of union welfare, pension, dues, and benefit contributions via ACH and checks
Assist with union audits related to health, pension, and benefit contributions
Send benefit breakdowns to unions and Accounts Payable for processing
Prepare and submit weekly union benefit contribution reports and coordinate related payment requests with Finance to ensure timely remittance to all applicable union funds
Research and resolve union dues, vacation, and contributions discrepancies within the UKG payroll system
Review and resolve union payment discrepancy notices
Apply knowledge of collective bargaining agreements to payroll processing and benefits
Qualification
Required
At least 2 years of payroll processing experience required
Multi-state payroll processing experience with a strong focus on California payroll
Strong knowledge of California wage and hour laws, including overtime, meal and rest periods, sick leave, and final pay requirements
Experience administering California daily overtime, double time, and meal/rest premium pay
Knowledge of California pay statement requirements and local payroll tax considerations
Familiarity with California leave programs such as SDI and Paid Family Leave as they relate to payroll
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs
Knowledge of payroll best practices and federal and state payroll regulations
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Clear and professional communication skills
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Comfortable working with employees and managers at all levels
Preferred
Experience using UKG or similar HCM systems preferred
Experience preparing union benefit reports and coordinating benefit contribution payments preferred
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off
Volunteer time off
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with match
Flexible spending benefits
Company-paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance
Sick leave and other benefits provided in accordance with California law
Company
ATG Entertainment USA
ATG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lauren Byrd
Director of Partnerships, North America
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