We are seeking a Payroll Specialist with WORKDAY experience. This is an immediate temp to perm hire. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast paced creative/Arts role. Workday is REQUIRED for this position. Please have a minimum of 3 years of payroll experience.

This is PAYROLL. You will support a Payroll Manager. Please only apply if you have run a payroll using workday. If you do not have Workday, you will not be considered.

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing, maintain records, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and company policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processing payroll ensuring accurate and timely payment of wages.

• Maintain payroll data, run periodic audits and ensure the accuracy of the data in the HCM system.

• Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors.

• Processes payroll changes and updates including, but not limited to: hours worked, additional earnings, tax deductions, holidays, employee benefits, new hire details, salary updates and termination data.

• Process annual W2 data and complete audits for year-end tax reporting.

• Administration of payroll-related policies & procedures

• Provide local payroll data & information to HR Team

• Participate in various HR / Comp & Ben / Payroll projects

• Administer the completion of timesheets for non-exempt employees including manager approval confirmation when necessary.

• Complete calculations for overtime, deductions, or one-off transactions as needed.

• Receive approval from upper management for payments when needed

• Prepare and execute pay orders through an electronic system or distribute paychecks

• Prepare reports for upper management, finance department etc.