Senior Union Payroll Associate

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox CorporationUnder the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We 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.JOB DESCRIPTIONOur East Coast Union Payroll team is looking for a Senior Union Payroll Associate to join the team. The Senior Union 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 union and non-union freelance employees. The Senior Union Payroll Associate coordinates, validates, and implements work procedures that require comprehensive operational knowledge of union collective bargaining agreements and federal and state regulations related to wage garnishment, taxation, and wage‐hour law.While there are no direct people responsibilities, the Senior Union 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 RESPONSIBILITIESPerform all duties necessary to ensure timely and accurate processing of multi-state, multi-company weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for union and non-union freelance employees in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and other contracts and in compliance with applicable FOX policies and federal, state, and local regulationsProcess on-demand payments, retroactive payments, one-time payments, tax adjustments, stop payments, void checks, direct deposit reversals, and overpayment collections in accordance with FOX policies, collective bargaining agreements, and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulationsInterpret and set up withholding orders for levies, garnishments, child support, and other involuntary wage assignment orders in the payroll system within the regulated periodUnderstand union pay and paid time off rules, the timekeeping system, and address employee questions as neededUnderstand proper taxation of all employee payments, including employer-paid union benefits, and address employee questions as neededAssist employees and management with questions, concerns, or requests regarding payroll, including properly applying technical knowledge and skills, communicating, and listening effectivelyEnsure compliance with all company policies, internal controls, and SOX controlsServe as a go-to expert for union payroll questions, managing the timely resolution of customer issues, including handling customer escalations, performing and documenting Root Cause Analysis, and implementing remedial procedures to close gaps identifiedWHAT YOU WILL NEED4+ years of hands-on union payroll processing experience, preferably with IBEW, IATSE, AFTRA, and/or NABET collective bargaining agreementsExperience with interpreting and setting up withholding orders for levies, garnishments, child support, and other involuntary wage assignment ordersExperience and knowledge of automated time and attendance systemsExperience with initiating and leading standardization and process improvement initiativesStrong working knowledge of FLSA, federal, state, and local wage and hour, and tax regulationsStrong interpersonal skills – you are approachable, responsive, and team-focusedAbility to interpret collective bargaining agreements for pay and paid time off rulesIntermediate Excel using VLOOKUP and pivotsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent judgment, analytical, and problem-solving skillsHigh degree of professionalism and solid ability in delivering high-quality customer service and establishing/maintaining effective and collaborative working relationshipsNICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKERFundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designationExperience with Workday PayrollWe 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 $35.50-41.35 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.View more detail about FOX Benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr FOX News Channel