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Payroll Analyst

United States, Los Angeles Contract work 42.00 - 47.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted July 04, 2026
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Our client, a global media company, is looking for a temporary Payroll Analyst to join their team! This will be a fully onsite role working out of their office in Hollywood. The successful candidate will have payroll processing experience within a large corporation, knowledge of union payroll processing, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility

  • End-to-end processing of multi-frequency union and non-union payrolls
  • Perform payroll adjustments in SAP
  • Reconcile and audit HR and payroll data
  • Set up of employee garnishments
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues and resolving discrepancies
  • Provide support for periodic tax updates

Requirements

  • 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
  • Experience working in the entertainment industry with knowledge of union/guild payroll processing a plus
  • Microsoft Excel expertise (pivot tables, formulas, queries, etc.)
  • SAP EC Payroll experience is highly desired
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills, professionalism, and communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience working in the entertainment industry with knowledge of union/guild payroll processing a plus
  • SAP EC Payroll experience is highly desired

What we offer

  • Medical
  • dental
  • 401(k)
  • direct deposit
  • commuter benefits

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