Temporary Payroll Specialist
Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Duration: 3 months, possible extension
Compensation: Negotiable
About the Role:
A TV/event production organization is migrating payroll from a legacy/manual system to a more automated platform. They need a detail‑oriented Payroll Specialist to handle weekly payroll while supporting the system transition.
Responsibilities:
- Process weekly payroll (manual entry from sign‑in sheets).
- Apply correct role‑based rates and resolve discrepancies with production/finance teams.
- Support onboarding of 300+ workers into the new payroll system (data validation, rate setup, role mapping).
- Track progress, exceptions, approvals, and escalate issues when needed.
Qualifications:
- 2-4+ years payroll experience (high‑volume/hourly/timecard).
- Strong accuracy, organization, and manual entry skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing production schedules and new systems.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Entertainment Partners or Greenslate.
- TV/film/event production payroll background.
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