Payroll Analyst

Our client, a global entertainment company, is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. This role will support payroll operations during a critical Oracle testing period and assist with payroll processing, SAP payroll adjustments, employee garnishments, reporting, and special payroll-related projects in a fast-paced enterprise environment.The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, experience working in large company payroll operations, and the ability to manage competing deadlines with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. This is a fully onsite role supporting a large-scale, multi-state union and non-union payroll environment.Onsite: Los Angeles, CAContract: 7- months (possibility of extension)ResponsibilitiesProcess multi-frequency union and non-union payrolls accurately and on timePerform SAP payroll adjustments, payroll data entries, and schedule updatesAudit and reconcile HR/payroll data to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracyHandle employee garnishments and ensure compliance with payroll regulationsReconcile payroll integration and bank filesSupport Oracle testing initiatives and payroll-related projects with strict deadlinesGenerate ad hoc payroll reports for internal stakeholdersRespond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues promptlyPartner cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT teamsAssist with system testing, tax updates, and process improvement initiativesRequired Qualifications3+ years of payroll experience in a large company environmentIntermediate to advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and formulasStrong attention to detail and high level of accuracyExperience managing deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentUnderstanding of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll processesStrong communication and customer service skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality with sensitive employee dataAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a team environmentPreferred QualificationsExperience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) or another major HCM/payroll systemExperience processing union payrolls in a multi-state environmentExperience supporting payroll-related system implementations or testing initiatives