Payroll Coordinator

We are looking to bring on a Payroll Coordinator to our team, who will be instrumental in supporting the payroll process by handling a variety of reporting, taxes, and clerical duties relating to the recording, processing, and issuing of semi-monthly payroll and to serve as a resource for employees with payroll concerns.

Reports: This position will report to the Sr. HR Director

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Process multi-state payroll processing for 100+ employees.
• Collect and verify timekeeping information for all employees, as well as make any adjustments for LOAs, overtime, etc.
• Assisting employees with questions and training them on meal breaks and rest period laws.
• Calculate bonuses and commissions when appropriate.
• Manage compensation packages using payroll software and excel.
• Process paperwork and update electronic payroll records by entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes, etc.
• Prepare and submit reports with payroll information to supervisor.
• Work closely with employees to finalize any pay-related inquiries.
• Opening new states or closing current states, as well as handling all tax related items with them. This includes any compliance reports or audits that need to be completed.
• Assist accounting with any payroll, benefit, or audit reports.
• Provide benefit reconciliation to the accounting team monthly, as well as review invoices for discrepancies.
• Coordinate with accounting, HR, and Legal as needed.
• Assist with Global payroll and employment taxes.
• Miscellaneous projects as needed.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Able to work independently and be self-motivated, while collaborating in a team environment.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of payroll experience (multi-state is a plus).
• General knowledge of payroll processes, guidelines, and any applicable laws.
• Experience in data collection, entry, and reporting with great attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Computer savvy; proficient in Microsoft Office and knowledge of relevant software and databases.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Experience using Paylocity is a plus.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $27 – $30 an hour

• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
• The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.
• Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each role.

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement. This role may also qualify for a possible discretionary bonus annually.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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