Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for accurately executing and processing all aspects of payroll and payroll compliance under the Payroll Supervisor, including union benefit check production and distribution compliance with numerous Collective Bargaining Agreements. Responsibilities Timely and accurate processing of high-volume payrolls according to established payroll schedule and in compliance with SOX procedures, utilizing timekeeping system files, spreadsheet uploads, and manual data entry for employee hours. Balance payroll and reconcile discrepancies in a tight time frame prior to service provider transmission. Process bonuses, special payments, and taxable cash and non‑cash fringe benefits. Timely research and resolve payroll inquiries from employees, HR, department managers, and other parties while maintaining top‑notch customer service. Maintain confidentiality of payroll information. Assist with calculating and processing manual checks as required. Manage union benefits email box by responding to inquiries in a timely manner. Interpret, apply, and maintain a database of all active unions, contract dates, H&W rates, and union payments; check numbers, amounts, and date payments distributed. Serve as a primary contact for union payroll questions in coordination with HR and unions. Act as primary liaison for union audits and union information requests. Ensure all union audits are tracked, timely, and accurate. Process union payments from initiation of payments, following up to ensure receipt of payment and distribution of union payments. Obtain renewed CBA and update rules in all systems. Run ad‑hoc reports for local unions. Understand and follow instructions given by supervisor/management. Other duties and special projects as assigned. Qualifications At least 1–2 years of payroll experience. Union benefit experience preferred. Strong work ethic and team player mentality. Strong verbal and written customer service skills. Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills. High level of attention to detail. Ability to comfortably work in a fast‑paced environment with strict adherence to time‑sensitive deadlines. Organizational, multi‑tasking, and prioritizing skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills, including proficiency in Excel (lookups and pivots). Ability to work with minimal supervision. Benefits & Perks Health: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits; health care concierge; Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA). Yourself: Free concert tickets; generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days. Wealth: 401(k) program with company match; stock reimbursement program. Family: New parent programs including caregiver leave, fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support. Career: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment. Others: Volunteer time off; crowdfunding match. Equal Employment Opportunity EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas. We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr