Payroll And Benefits Manager

ABOUT ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT AND ANTHEM RECORDS:

Anthem Entertainment is comprised of a music publishing division, recorded music label, production music division, and a global film and television services and data division. We support artists, create content, and provide entertainment services around the world. The recorded music label, Anthem Records, is a diverse and iconic record label representing some of the world’s biggest hitmakers. Home to an award-winning roster of critically acclaimed and commercially successful artists including Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Rush; legendary and nine-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist José Feliciano; country superstar Gord Bamford; alt-rock group Stuck On Planet Earth, and more.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Anthem Entertainment is looking for a New York or Toronto based Payroll and Benefits Manager reporting into the Global Head of People and Culture. The Payroll and Benefits Manager is primarily responsible for the coordination and implementation of payroll and benefit services for all employees in the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for Anthem’s Benefit Administration
• Including but not limited to stipends, variable compensation, short- and long[1]term incentive plan payouts, taxable benefit reporting, spot bonuses, retention bonus, hiring/relocation bonuses, etc.
• Maintains on-going awareness of, and plans for, changes in the legislative environment impacting benefit offerings.
• Coordinating the payroll processes ensuring accurate, timely payment of all employees
• Provides new and former employees with all required legal notifications, maintaining documentation regarding the communication.
• Advocates for employees with benefit vendors when problems arise.
• Assists with annual open enrollment period including preparation and communication of benefit offerings via emails, intranet updates, and benefit guides.
• Maintains accurate record keeping of all benefit costs.
• Reviews and confirms processing of monthly invoices, ensuring accuracy, resolving discrepancies, and submitting for payment in a timely manner.
• Responsible for Anthem's Payroll Processing and Administration
• Stays abreast of emerging benefit trends, recommending changes or additional offerings to management for consideration.
• Understands and can clearly communicate the details of all Anthem benefit offerings.
• Assures proper administration and employee communication for court ordered requirements such as tax levies, garnishments and/or support orders.
• Oversees the handling of all paperwork and issues related to payroll tax reporting, interfacing with tax service provider as needed.
• Coordinates details of payroll processing and the preparation of required tax filings with payroll vendor
• Understands and supports Finance Department's need for information and ensures their needs are met.
• Maintains up-to-date, accurate records regarding employee benefit enrollment, including mastery of applicable on-line benefit information systems.
• Informs and advises employees on benefits matters regarding eligibility coverage, and provisions.
• Accurately prepares, documents, distributes, and reconciles payroll for all of Anthem’s divisions
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of country, city, state, provincial, local, and federal legislation affecting payroll; understands and follows applicable federal legislation affecting payroll; understands and follows applicable provisions.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners with Finance to create and maintain profit centers, payroll codes, and other key fields as needed.
• Partners with Finance to track and update budget / cost allocations; responsible to ensure updates are made for budgeting needs.
• Government Reporting –timely and accurate completion of Government Reporting
• Prepares comprehensive, detailed, timely reporting that's responsive to management’s need for information, approaching requests in an overtly helpful manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years benefits administration experience in a global organization
• Proven problem-solving ability.
• Adept at utilizing all Microsoft Office products with a high level of expertise in Excel.
• Demonstrated technology savvy, including experience leveraging HR databases.
• Personal integrity and ability to discreetly handle confidential data
• Ability to excel in a team environment.
• Desire to serve others with excellence and sincerely values people
• 5+ years payroll administration experience in a global organization
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple time-sensitive tasks
• Keen attention to detail with a passion for accuracy
• Aptitude and passion for learning.
• Exceptional organization skills and systems acumen
• Responsiveness to urgent needs

** At Anthem Entertainment, we recognize that our people are our strength, and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

Interested candidates should send their resume to [email protected]

Check out all of Anthem’s open positions by visiting www.anthementertainment.com