Senior Payroll Associate (R50033091)

FOX; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX is seeking a Senior Payroll Associate in New York to manage multi-state, multi-company payrolls for non-union employees on weekly and bi-weekly cycles. You will ensure accuracy, compliance with federal and state wage-hour laws, and coordinate with cross-functional teams for process improvements.

The role requires 4+ years of hands-on payroll experience, expertise in withholding orders, California labor laws, and knowledge of automated timekeeping systems, with strong Excel skills and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Experience interpreting withholding orders for levies, garnishments, child support.
• Knowledge of California wage laws; federal/state/local wage-hour and tax regs.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state, multi-company bi-weekly and weekly payrolls for non-union salary, hourly, and freelance employees.
• Perform pre-payroll audits of earnings, deductions, benefits, garnishments, and tax setups.
• Process on-demand payments, retroactive payments, and other special payroll items per policies and regulations.
• Interpret withholding orders and respond to vendor inquiries within deadlines.
• Serve as payroll expert for tax questions and resolve customer issues; perform root-cause analyses.

Skills

Payroll processing

Garnishments

Tax regulations

Excel

Communication

SOX compliance

Tools

Workday Payroll

Timekeeping system

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Payroll Manager, the Senior Payroll Associate performs a variety of functions necessary for the accurate and timely processing of multi-state, multi-company, weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for non-union employees. The Senior Payroll Associate coordinates, validates, and implements work procedures that require comprehensive operational knowledge of federal and state regulations related to wage garnishment, taxation and wage-hour law.

While there are no direct people responsibilities, the Senior Payroll Associate will coordinate independently with other associates, leaders, and teams outside of Payroll Shared Services to accomplish tasks, meet deadlines, champion process improvement initiatives, and enhance the employee experience.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all duties necessary to ensure timely and accurate processing of multi-state, multi-company bi-weekly and weekly payrolls for non-union salary, hourly, and freelance employees in accordance with employee agreements (if applicable) and in compliance with FOX policies and federal, state, and local regulations
• Perform detailed pre-payroll processing audits of earnings, deductions, benefits, garnishments, and tax setups to prevent pay-impacting errors when payroll is processed
• Process on demand payments, retroactive payments, one-time payments, taxable fringe benefits, tax adjustments, equity-based compensation, stop payments, voided checks, direct deposit reversals, and overpayment collections in accordance with employee agreements (if applicable) and in compliance with FOX policies, federal, state, and local regulations
• Interpret and set up withholding orders for levies, garnishments, child support, and other involuntary wage assignment orders in the payroll system within the regulated period. Respond to vendor inquiries as needed
• Serve as a go-to expert for payroll questions, including the taxation of all employee payments, managing the timely resolution of customer issues, including handling customer escalations, performing and documenting Root Cause Analysis, and implementing remedial procedures to close gaps identified
• Provide testing support during the implementation of the new timekeeping system and assist with team training
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, internal controls, and SOX controls

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 4+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience, preferably in the media or entertainment industry
• Experience with interpreting and setting up withholding orders for levies, garnishments, child support, and other involuntary wage assignment orders
• Experience and knowledge of California Labor laws
• Experience and knowledge of automated time and attendance systems
• Experience with initiating and leading standardization and process improvement initiatives
• Strong working knowledge of taxable fringe benefits and processing of stock transactions
• Strong working knowledge of FLSA, federal, state, and local wage and hour and tax regulations
• Strong interpersonal skills - you are approachable, responsive, and team focused
• Intermediate Excel using VLOOKUP and pivots
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent judgment, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High degree of professionalism and solid ability in delivering high quality customer service and establishing/maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
• Experience with Workday Payroll

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $35.50-45.68 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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