Senior Payroll Analyst

45184

New York, NY, US, 10036

Finance/Accounting

New York

Full-Time

On-Site

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Overview and Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and well-versed Senior Payroll Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of payroll processes, compliance, and systems, and will be tasked with ensuring the exactness and timely processing of payroll for our organization. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with impressive analytical and communication skills, and a well-developed commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Tasked with end-to-end payroll process for weekly and biweekly union and non-union payrolls
Audit and reconciliation of HR and payroll data to identify and tackle discrepancies and ensure accuracy
Ensure employee tax setup is compliant with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including multistate taxation rules
Audit payroll documents to ensure compliance with SOX requirements and company policy
Provide support on testing of system updates and projects, including creating test scripts, running payroll processes, and identifying and resolving errors
Ensure timely and compliant response and set up of employee garnishments
Provide ad hoc reports to management and other internal stakeholders as needed
Ensure that all record-keeping meets organizational and legal requirements
Build and maintain robust and collaborative relationships with cross-functional business partners in Finance, Human Resources, Legal, and Technology
Provide timely and reliable responses to inquiries regarding payroll issues, policies, and procedures
Special projects as assigned

Basic Qualifications

4+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a large multi-state environment
Ability to interpret union contracts, company policies, and Federal and State payroll regulations
Detail-oriented with impressive analytical skills
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills
Deep written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to troubleshoot and tackle complex issues
Ability to work self-reliantly and as part of a team
Ability to prioritize competing demands and work well under pressure

Additional Qualifications

CPP preferred
Experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
Oracle Fusion, or other large-scale HCM system preferred

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $72,000.00 - 95,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What We Offer:

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
Generous paid time off.
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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