Payroll Administrator - 82052

Payroll Administrator | Woodland Hills, CA (onsite)

Duration: 5-month contract with potential for extension

Pay Rate: $30/hour

Location: Woodland Hills, CA (onsite)

Swoon is actively seeking a Payroll Administrator to join the team of our client!

You'll be an integral part of the team - responsible for managing and processing payroll data, including tracking hours worked, vacation, personal and holiday hours, taxes, and union dues.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Compile, track, and enter payroll data into the payroll system such as: hours worked, vacation, personal and holiday hours, taxes, and union dues to be withheld.
• Follow established procedures to accurately process weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll.
• Review wage calculations, audit timekeeping records, and correct any errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Audit new hires, terminations, retro transactions, wage garnishments, and tax setup for accuracy.
• Validate data concerning pay rate changes, address changes, and direct deposit.
• Handle sensitive data with discretion to protect employee's confidential information.
• Prepare and issue any manual checks as necessary.
• Process, review, and audit automated standard reports to verify accuracy and correct any out of balance transactions as necessary.
• Facilitate audit requests, prepare special reports, and/or work on special projects as assigned by management.
• Support, collaborate, and provide guidance to team members on issues and questions concerning payroll-related topics.
• Resolve payroll questions and time tracking inquiries via our People Connect portal ServiceNow.

Why do we love this company?

• It is one of the largest music entertainment companies in the world, controlling a significant share of the global recorded music, music publishing, and merchandising markets.
• The company works with many of the world’s most famous artists and catalogs, spanning multiple genres and generations.
• It operates across more than 60 countries and includes several major labels as part of its structure.
• It focuses heavily on innovation in music distribution, streaming services, and digital content.
• The company has expanded into new areas, such as music-related tech investments and partnerships with streaming platforms.
• It also plays a key role in promoting artist development, fostering creativity, and protecting intellectual property rights.
• The company is committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility, engaging in various environmental and social initiatives.

What's required?

• Experience with Workday Payroll and Time Tracking or similar systems experience preferred.
• Fundamental Payroll Professional (FPP) designation preferred.
• Ability to multi-task effectively without compromising the quality of the work.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, process-focused, problem solver, proactive, ambitious, customer service-focused.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make independent decisions with limited information.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, staff, regulatory agencies, vendors, and other members of the business community.
• Self-motivated, reliable individual capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
• Problem-solving skills to gather & analyze information to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, arriving at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action.
• Actively share ideas in a constructive and positive manner by listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Significant knowledge of payroll systems, FLSA, Federal and State laws, knowledge, and administration of sound techniques in all aspects of payroll.

What's next?

• Apply Now!