Job Description

Who We Are

We are Skybound.

We love creators. We love fans. We love thrilling games, indelible images and moving stories. Our roots are in comics, but our brands extend to video games, television, movies, merchandise, and live experiences. We take special pride in original tales, fresh characters, and diverse voices.

From well-known franchises to freshly-minted originals, we offer the chance to join brilliant creators shaping a new generation of entertainment in a concentrated, agile environment where every perspective matters, and any idea can create a breakthrough.

Opportunity

We are looking to bring on a Payroll & HR Specialist to our team, who will be instrumental in overseeing the payroll process, managing any payroll or benefit-related taxes, and any clerical duties relating to the recording, processing, and issuing of semi-monthly payroll. The Payroll & HR Specialist will also serve as a resource and main contact for employees with payroll concerns or to assist other departments with required audits and reporting.

Reports: This position will report to the HR Manager.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Payroll Processing

• Process multi-state and global (US, Canada, and UK) payroll processing for 150+ employees. Calculate and process bonuses and commissions when appropriate, including annual bonuses.
• Collect and verify timekeeping and time-off information for all employees, as well as make any adjustments for LOAs, overtime, etc.
• Work closely with employees to finalize any pay-related inquiries or questions and adjust their timesheets or paychecks.
• Identify opportunities for payroll process improvement and assist with the implementation of new changes

Compliance and Reporting

• Manage the process of opening any new tax locations or closing current tax locations, as well as handling all tax related items with each entity. This includes any compliance reports or audits that need to be completed.
• Prepare and submit reports with payroll information as needed to managers and accounting
• Provide benefit reconciliation to the accounting team monthly, as well as review invoices for discrepancies.
• Stay up to date with changes in payroll and employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance

Human Resources Support

• Conduct training on meal breaks, rest periods, and overtime laws for hourly employees and supervisors. Manage overtime and meal penalties.
• Manage payroll software and HRIS database to ensure it’s up to date.
• Assist accounting with any audits and payroll or benefit reports.
• Process and file paperwork and update electronic payroll records by entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes, etc.
• Maintain files, databases, and documentation, including employee files and onboarding paperwork
• Assist with HR administrative tasks as needed
• Assist with benefit responsibilities, including enrollments, deduction issues, file feed errors, etc.
• Miscellaneous projects as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organized, and strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Able to work independently and be self-motivated, while collaborating in a team environment

Experience:

• At least 2-3 years of payroll experience (multi-state and global are a plus)
• General knowledge of payroll processes, guidelines, and any applicable laws
• Experience in data collection, entry, and reporting with great attention to detail and confidentiality
• Computer savvy; proficient in Microsoft Office and knowledge of relevant software and databases
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Experience using Paylocity and Blue Marble is a plus
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $70,000-75,000

• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
• The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.
• Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each role.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Invincible is one of Skybound's tentpole franchises (celebrating 20 years!) and spans the world of comic books, merchandise, video games, and the critically acclaimed adult animated television series on Prime Video. Now in its second season, the television show has consistently ranked as one of Prime Videos top-streamed series with a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, Invincible revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolan’s betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear - that he might become his father without even knowing it.

The show stars Steven Yeun, with Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey Griffin, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons. Executive producers include Skybound's own Kirkman, David Alpert, and Margaret M. Dean.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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