Union Payroll Manager | NYC | $100K-$160K (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Our client is a media company. They seek a Union Payroll Manager to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Direct union and freelance payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing
• Collaborate with internal teams and business partners to resolve payroll issues and improve service delivery
• Oversee payroll escalations and implement effective solutions to operational challenges
• Monitor payroll performance metrics and identify opportunities for process improvements
• Coordinate payroll schedules to ensure timely submission of required payroll data
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements, payroll policies, and federal, state, and local regulations
• Train payroll staff on union pay rules, timekeeping systems, and payroll procedures
• Develop standardized payroll processes, documentation, and operating procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Foster strong partnerships with HR, IT, Legal, Labor Relations, and other cross-functional teams
• Mentor team members while promoting continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence

Required

• 5+ years of relevant experience leading payroll and related processes for a large volume of employees
• Media/entertainment industry required
• Adept in ambiguous situations, adaptable to changing priorities while effectively managing multiple commitments, at times on tight deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of FLSA, federal, state, and local wage and hour, and tax regulations
• Strategic mindset coupled with the ability and willingness to roll up sleeves where necessary and a desire to improve the status quo constantly
• Demonstrated ability in building and managing highly collaborative and effective teams supporting multiple companies/business units
• Ability to communicate with precision
• Experience with Workday Payroll is a plus

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