Position Summary

The Supervisor primary role is to develop a strategic focus for the payroll organization in support of business goals.  They will establish the payroll department as a business enabler aligning people, process and tools to meet business needs.

Key Functions

• Supervises all payroll processing and related activities, including training and evaluation of staff.
• Supervises ongoing training of Payroll Coordinators.
• Increase efficiencies in accordance with operational and financial objectives.
• Initiates changes in work assignments or processing to improve efficiency.
• Audits work of all employees on an ongoing basis
• Assumes full responsibility for department in the absence of manager and Vice President.
• Performs other duties as directed by Vice President and manager related to administrative responsibilities.
• Researches and resolves client problems.
• Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with clients, agencies and coworkers to promote a quality service image.
• Interfaces with upper management and client representatives on a daily basis
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
• Facilitates employee understanding of payroll procedures.
• Addresses performance problems with employees in a positive problem-solving manner.
• Leads by example with consistent and timely attendance and quality of work.
• Delegates work assignments on a daily basis if not specifically outlined on employee’s job description, or areas that need attention or customer’s special requests.
• Attends meetings and seminars as requested by upper management.

Education and Experience

• Minimum five years experience in payroll, ideally in area of the entertainment industry, including three as a “lead” or “senior” supervisor or comparable.
• At least 1 year involvement in data entry related activities, though not necessarily hands-on.
• Intermediate level experience with PCs, including Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, data terminals, printers, 10 key
• Requires extensive understanding of the Entertainment Industries various Union and Guild contracts for daily interactions with clients.