Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

The Role

The Senior Payroll Specialist works directly with a team of 5 Payroll Team members within the Human Resources department to ensure critical deadlines are met and daily tasks are completed on time. They should have experience in accurate and timely processing of U.S multi-state and Canada semi-monthly exempt & non- exempt payroll for 2,500 employees, auditing daily activities such as new hires, terminations, promotions, relocations, and job changes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing a daily schedule of priorities for the 3 Payroll Associates

• Overseeing follow-up on outstanding tasks

• Review semi-monthly journal entries

• Monitor 401K activity to/from our plan provider

• Answering internal/external emails

• Data audit

• Benefit audits

• Wage verifications

• Internal reporting requests

• Submitting tickets with outside vendors

• Perform additional tasks and support as directed by payroll managers as we prepare for new projects & potential acquisitions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including recent hands-on ownership of multi-state payroll processing for large employee populations.

• 3+ years of leadership experience overseeing payroll operations, team priorities, and staff support in a high-volume environment.

• Recent experience with Workday Payroll and Time Tracking

• ADP SmartCompliance

• Knowledge of payroll principles and practices

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong problem solving skills

• Accounting background

• Detail oriented

• Ability to multi-task in high volume fast-paced environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Location
This hybrid role is based in our Los Angeles office and requires onsite presence on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Compensation
The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $77,000 - $95,000 in Los Angeles. This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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