We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

How we LEAD:

The Workday Payroll Analyst works in a shared services capacity and supports the HR Payroll team. The Workday Analyst will be responsible for the day-to-day payroll processing, tax configuration, benefit deductions, and regulatory compliance in addition to working directly with the company's third-party payroll vendor. This role will require strong analytical skills and functional payroll knowledge. 

How you'll CREATE:

Analytical

• Works with third-party providers (both UMG partners and client partners) to ensure accurate payroll results
• Responsible for peer review audits of manual work and providing necessary feedback.
• Identifies potential service delivery issues and provides input towards process improvement.
• Generates ad hoc reports by running and or writing queries and analyze for accuracy.
• Conducts/supports acceptance testing of ongoing processes as required
• Makes recommendations for system and/or process changes, as applicable

Operational

• Responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing, including payroll reconciliation, tax filing and reporting
• Assists with taxati­on of supplemental wages, stock options and fringe benefits
• Assists with reconciliation of tax filings including quarterly and year-end processes. This includes but is not limited to, annual audit requests and response to agency inquiries
• Calculate retro pay calculations, process wage garnishments, and employment verifications
• Assist with ongoing configuration, testing, and maintenance of the payroll system
• Assist with time keeping requirements and collaborates with HRSS for Workday configurations
• Performs system input review of all employee payroll related changes, including timekeeping system
• Review and validate weekly, biweekly, and semimonthly payroll processing
• Serves as back-up and support for Senior Payroll Manager and Time and Labor Administrator
• Researches and corrects issue(s) found during processing
• Processes involuntary terminations and produces off-cycle payments, as needed
• Verifies compliance with federal and state payroll requirements; stays current with changes in the law.
• Prepare and submit pay instructions to 3rd party payroll vendor
• Assumes additional duties and projects as assigned

Bring your VIBE:

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant Workday experience
• In depth knowledge of core concepts such as employment taxes, benefit deductions, regulatory compliance, and pay calculations
• Strong Subject Matter Expert (SME) of Payroll.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications like Excel and Word.
• Skilled to work under tight deadlines managing multiple tasks.
• Strong understanding and exposure in executing on project methodology.
• Ability to identify and close gaps in processes and procedures
• Solid communication skills required
• Experience in Workday Time and Labor a plus
• Experience working with payroll / ERP systems (i.e. SAP, PeopleSoft, ADP)

Perks Playlist:

• Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Benefits and Generous 401k Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – Paid Holidays, "Gift Week", Summer Fridays
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Employee Developmental Support
• Annual Gym Reimbursement Package
• Pet Insurance, plus much more!

 Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer