Senior Analyst - Payroll

Senior Analyst – Payroll Job ID: 10138407 Responsibilities Lead and oversee the hiring process for all freelance and daily hire positions, including onboarding/offboarding and reviewing benefits and HR‑related information, in partnership with Production Operations managers. Provide guidance and assistance for CATS issues and serve as a liaison between enterprise teams and the business for payroll process oversight. Serve as the go‑to expert for all payroll‑related functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing, compliance with labor regulations, and support for internal and external audits. Coordinate with Enterprise Partners on pay‑impact changes at the business level to PSA's, CBA's, and local laws, and audit changes to employee records to ensure accuracy. Manage freelance compliance reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis, consolidate reporting insights and recommendations into a dashboard for quarterly business leader review. Track and partner with HR and the business on overpayment and tax claims. Assist with payroll system updates and testing to support reporting accuracy and policy changes. Proactively document, maintain, and organize department practices and protocols related to HR policy administration and standards. Act as the subject matter expert on TWDC Workforce classification and provide educational resources on an ongoing basis. Required Qualifications Expertise processing payroll for union and non‑union workforce. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the Internet. Proficient in HR and payroll systems, policies, and processes—SAP (Display HR Master Data, Org hierarchy overview, Display position), Workday, CATS, hiring approval process, performance management process, and talent and succession planning processes. Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate at all levels within the organization. Proven ability to work with confidential information while exercising sound judgment and decision‑making. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, highly ambiguous environment—with flexibility, adaptability, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to effectively manage projects while balancing priorities. Preferred Qualifications Minimum three years of experience in an HR or customer/client service oriented professional role. Experience in broadcast, media or entertainment industries. Experience in unionized work environments, with a strong understanding of CBA implications on payroll. Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) for detailed data reporting. Required Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Location New York, NY, USA. Compensation The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $109,800 to $134,200 per year. The base pay will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills and experience. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr