• Lead and mentor a team of payroll professionals, ensuring adherence to company policies and payroll best practices.

• Oversee staff development, performance reviews, and continuous training to improve payroll accuracy and compliance.

• 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.

• 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.

• Oversee the implementation of payroll systems and software updates, ensuring team is well-trained in new tools and technologies.

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

• Serve as an entertainment payroll SME for software development and payroll processes and procedures.

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• Minimum of 5 – 7 years of experience in 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 payroll software (e.g., Entertainment Partners, Cast & Crew, Greenslate, etc.) and accounting systems.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a proven track record of improving operational processes.

• 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