Position Summary

The Payroll Clerk supports StudioPost Sound operations by managing and processing complex payroll activities related to union and non-union labor within a post-production environment. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate labor allocation, compliance with union agreements, and timely processing of payroll-related workflows. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working cross-functionally with managers, operations staff, and HR.

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

· 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