Our client, a global leader in the entertainment and media industry, is seeking a hands-on Senior Payroll Specialist to manage full-cycle payroll across multiple jurisdictions. This role will act as the bridge between Payroll, Accounting, and Tax, ensuring accurate processing, compliance, and smooth operations.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for U.S., Canada, and Mexico (multi-state experience required)
• Handle new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, and deductions
• Administer garnishments and ensure compliance with tax and labor regulations
• Reconcile payroll accounts, journal entries, and resolve discrepancies
• Generate payroll and tax reports; support audits and reconciliations
• Maintain and improve payroll systems (ADP, Workday preferred)
• Serve as a point of contact for escalated employee payroll issues
• Partner on payroll-related projects and process improvements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• 3–5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax and payroll accounting
• Multi-jurisdiction experience (U.S. required; Canada/Mexico a plus)
• Proficiency with ADP, Workday and Excel
• CPP or FPC certification preferred
• Strong communication, detail orientation, and problem-solving skills