Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk

6 months contract
Onsite Universal City CA
Pay rate 25-26/hr w2

Job Responsibilities
•Manage allocation of Sound Department variable labor, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness, including:
o Collecting, reviewing, validating, and actualizing operator logs and work orders
o Entering and maintaining labor hours within Timekeeper
o Allocating labor hours to appropriate charge numbers and projects
o Monitoring and responding to Timekeeper Bot reports to identify and resolve discrepancies
•Serve as a subject matter resource to managers regarding union rules, policies, and payroll implications, including:
o IATSE Local 700, Local 695 and Local 40 agreements
o OPEIU Local 174 agreements
•Submit and manage HR workflows related to daily hire onboarding and terminations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal procedures
•Track, audit, and process talent guarantees in accordance with contractual and payroll requirements
•Track and process union vacation and holiday pay, ensuring compliance with applicable agreements and company policy
•Set up and maintain resources and projects within ScheduALL, ensuring alignment with production schedules and payroll needs
•Investigate, address, and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely and professional manner, partnering with Payroll, HR, and department managers as needed
•Serve as backup AP requisitioner –Processing invoices and creating POs in Purchase Manager as needed
•Prepare ad hoc reports and support special projects related to payroll, labor analysis, and operational improvements

Basic Qualifications
•High school diploma or equivalent
•Minimum of three (3) years of payroll experience, preferably in a production or post-production environment
•Working knowledge of Timekeeper, ScheduALL, DocuSign, and myHR
•Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, with the ability to manage data accurately and efficiently

Desired Qualifications
•Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain payroll and union-related matters
•Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
•Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
•Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of personalities and levels of management
•Post-production industry knowledge strongly preferred
•Union payroll knowledge strongly preferred