About the Role
Entertainment Partners and Central Casting are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that encourages creativity and innovation. We help power award-winning films, shows, and commercials, offering the satisfaction of impacting the entertainment industry. EP is set to redefine back-office processes with security as a core focus.
Responsibilities
- Calculate, audit, and input above and below the line payroll according to client, employee, union, state, and federal requirements.
- Process payroll accurately and timely, maintaining clear communication with clients regarding expectations.
- Establish and maintain comprehensive production files, including electronic filing of project documents.
- Understand and adhere to state, federal, and workers' compensation statutory requirements.
- Comply with EP policies and procedures.
- Seek assistance when needed and escalate potential issues to management.
- Manage voicemail and out-of-office notifications.
- Maintain employee accountability through accuracy, turnaround time, and client service.
- Attend training sessions to enhance knowledge of entertainment contracts, payroll contracts, and EP policies.
- Provide employee earnings analysis and generate various reports.
- Contact clients for assigned or reassigned shows.
- Ensure clear handoff instructions to backup personnel and communicate backup information to clients.
- Initiate client contact and communicate daily coverage.
- Maintain up-to-date project information in Salesforce, including payroll schedules and projected timecards.
- Ensure weekly adjustments are completed by week's end, escalating issues as necessary, and communicating adjustments to clients.
- Assist the team and COE as needed and monitor team emails for coverage.
- Ensure compliance with document retention processes, such as I-9s.
- Submit HTG rules as required.
Requirements
- Minimum of four years of industry payroll experience.
- Typing speed of at least 40 WPM.
- Proficiency with a 10-key and computer keyboard.
- Ability to read and interpret contracts.
- Self-starter with flexibility.
- Ability to set and meet deadlines.
- Strong multitasking capabilities.
- Ability to maintain professionalism with customers and co-workers in high-stress situations.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Critical thinking skills to identify potential issues.
- Active listening skills.
Skills
- Payroll knowledge
- Union crew knowledge (SAG, DGA)
- State, federal, and workers' compensation statutory requirements
- EP policies and procedures
- Entertainment contracts
- SalesForce
- Communication skills
- Professionalism
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Experience Level
- Senior
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000 to $75,000
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision options
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time
- Participation in company equity plans
- Employee Assistance Program, mental health and wellness programs
- Training and development
- Annual bonus and merit reviews
About the Company
- We help to power Oscar-winning films, Emmy-winning shows, and Clio-winning commercials.
- Feel the satisfaction of doing work that directly impacts the most exciting industry in the world.
- EP is poised to redefine and evolve the back-office processes of the entertainment community with security at the core of what we do.
Equal Opportunity
- Entertainment Partners seeks to employ the most qualified individuals from the available workforce and to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons.
- Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, gender identity/expression, age, pregnancy, citizenship status, marital status, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual), medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics-related), sexual orientation, veteran status, medical/family care leave status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
- Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
- Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
