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Senior Payroll Associate

PSG Global Solutions Careers

Screening Questions:


To help ensure alignment with this role, please consider the following before applying:

  • Do you have 5+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience, preferably in the entertainment industry?
  • Do you hold Payroll Org FPC or CPP certification (or equivalent)?

Client: A leading media and entertainment company delivering innovative content and experiences to millions of viewers worldwide. They empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.


Duration - 6 months


Location - Hybrid, Los Angeles, CA


Rate Range - $35 - $48/HR W2 ONLY - No C2C/H1B


Senior Payroll Associate


Our Corporate Payroll Department is looking for a Sr. Payroll Associate to join the team. The Sr. Payroll Associate performs a variety of functions necessary for the accurate and timely processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls. The Sr. Payroll Associate coordinates, validates, and implements work procedures that requires comprehensive operational knowledge of federal and state regulations related to wage garnishment, taxation and wage hour law.


This position requires expertise in payroll functions, and the ability to make technical decisions requiring application, analysis and interpretation of data, procedures, company policy, and law.


The Sr. Payroll Associate practices continuous improvement to ensure best practices are implemented and maintained.


A Snapshot of Your Responsibilities:
  • Perform all duties necessary to timely and accurately process multi-state bi-weekly and weekly payrolls for salary, hourly, and freelance employees.
  • Process on demand payments, retroactive payments, one-time payments, taxable fringe benefits, tax adjustments and equity-based compensation ensuring compliance with company policies, contracts, and federal and state regulations.
  • Export and reconcile data from the time and attendance system. Review and audit timecard data for appropriateness.
  • Review, audit, and reconcile payrolls.
  • Prepare and process stop payments, void checks, direct deposit reversals and overpayment collections in accordance with company, federal, and state regulations.
  • Assist employees and management with questions, concerns, or requests regarding payroll. This includes properly applying technical knowledge and skills, communicating, and listening effectively.
  • Interpret garnishment documents and respond in a timely manner while communicating with employees and vendors as necessary.
  • 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.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and SOX controls.
  • Understand proper taxation of all employee payments including employer paid benefit and equity-based compensation.
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