Specialist - Payroll

Company: Live Nation Entertainment
Company: Live Nation Entertainment
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2023-09-08 05:36
Job Summary:WHO ARE WE?Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network.  Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world’s top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors.  Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally.  Front Line is the world’s top artist management company, representing over 250 artists.  These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.WHO ARE YOU?Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! THE ROLEThe Payroll Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the accurate timely processing of all Court Ordered Withholding Documents (Garnishments), payments are accurate and in compliance with withholding orders and the laws, and respond to inquiries from employees, courts, state and federal agencies and others regarding garnishment orders.  Additionally, the Payroll Specialist will prepare and process all aspects of payroll according to weekly, bi-weekly, and/or semi-monthly payroll cycle. The Payroll Specialist will demonstrate a sustained high level of professionalism, discretion, and focus on the Shared Services payrolls and our team environment. The associate must have a high level of customer service relationship building skills along with the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DOHigh-volume data entry and critical analysis of multiple garnishment types, in multi-state environments.Conduct regular reviews of garnishments to verify accuracy.Perform maintenance of all completed and terminated garnishment orders in system.Works closely with government agencies, legal entities, clients and internal personnel to resolve problems.Timely and accurate processing of high-volume payrolls according to established payroll schedule and in compliance with established SOX procedures.  This includes utilizing both timekeeping system files, spreadsheet uploads, and manual data entry for employee hours.   Ability to balance payroll and reconcile discrepancies in a tight time frame prior to service provider transmission is required.Accurate processing of employee overtime pay for various states.Process bonuses, special payments, and taxable cash and non-cash fringe benefitsCalculating and processing manual checks as required.Timely research and resolve payroll inquiries from employees, HR, department managers, and other parties while maintaining top notch customer service.Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.Other duties and special projects as assigned.WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRINGUnderstanding of and experience processing high-volume multi-state garnishmentsKnowledge of Corporate Creations for garnishmentsHigh level of attention to detailStrong work ethic and team playerStrong customer service skillsStrong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skillsAbility to comfortably work in a fast paced, time sensitive environmentOrganizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.Garnishment processing experienceUnion experience preferredWorking knowledge of payroll best practices.Basic federal, state and local tax knowledgeMinimum of 2 years experience with a high volume payrollADP and Web Based payroll systems/applications experience preferredMulti state experience that includes California preferredContinuing education in Payroll or Accounting field preferredFCP or CPP designation preferredCOVID-19 vaccination will be required for this position subject to legally valid exemptions.BENEFITS & PERKSOur motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:HEALTH: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)YOURSELF: Generous paid time off policy including paid holidays, sick time and paid days off for your birthday, Free concert ticketsWEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock ProgramFAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, infertility supportCAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainingsOTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding networkEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYWe are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion.  You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.  We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife.  As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.  It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process.  Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis.HIRING PRACTICESThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.#LI-HybridHouston,TX#LI-MT1
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