Payroll Administrator

Responsibilities :Responsible for ensuring weekly Canadian payroll is processed and completed for the VFX Studios (900+ employees) and other SPE Canadian entities (SPR 50 employees) in the provinces of British Columbia, Quebec, and OntarioReview the weekly payroll register to ensure payroll changes have been applied (terms, new hires, rate changes, SIN updates, etc.)Provide necessary information to government agencies including information regarding employee ROEs and employment status inquiriesNotify employees of any payroll related updates, timecard coding updates, or issues (closures, voting, jury duty, statutory holidays, etc.)Lead contact for payroll inquiries with internal US payroll team and external payroll providerEnsure all payroll year-end procedures follow Canadian Labour standards and adherence to local provincial tax regulationsConduct various payroll audits throughout the year to ensure 3rd Party payroll provider systems are accurately tracking employee payroll dataProvide payroll reports to department managers & heads of departments as requiredReconcile weekly payroll ledgers and troubleshoot coding errorsBecome the expert with internal timecard tracking systems (UKG and Timekeeper) and external payroll provider labour tracking platform to highlight any issues in a timely matterResponsible for the set-up of any new satellite VFX studio location(s) worldwide Learn local legislation/employment standards to accurately set up new employees in the Sony payroll echo-systemSet-up local workers compensation accounts, employee fringe benefits filings, and any other administrative payroll set-up requirementsCreate reporting tools for timecards to ensure accurate coding to billable projects Point person for any payroll system/platform integration, transition, and interface builds Expert in payroll tax set up, test payroll data, and lead payroll reporting requirementsLearn any new payroll system and become an expert userTrain new hires and new timecard approvers This position entails ongoing daily communication with employees, production accountants, SPE finance, and internal/external payroll leadsStrong communication and interpersonal skills are crucial Education, Experience and Skills Required: 2-4 years of relevant payroll processing experience (production payroll preferred)Ability to communicate effectively with production employees (primarily artists) of all levelsProactive, takes initiative, and looks for ways of improving existing processes/proceduresExcellent organizational and problem-solving skillsAbility to prioritize effectively and meet all deadlinesAbility to operate effectively in a cross-functional team environmentPayroll Compliance Practitioner and a Bachelors degree preferred The anticipated base salary for a Production Payroll Administrator is $26.44/hour to $31.25/hour. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits per company policy: including healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, sick and vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.