Internal Payroll Administrator

Position: Internal Payroll Administrator

Date Posted: 06 February 2026

Industry: Entertainment / Payroll / HR Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 2-4 years supporting Payroll, multi-state payroll experience

Qualification: High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree a plus; experience with HRIS Payroll Software

Salary: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour

Location: Burbank, CA, United States

Company: Cast & Crew

Description:
Cast & Crew

Internal Payroll Administrator

Burbank, CA · About the job

About Us

At Cast & Crew, we’ve supported the global entertainment industry for decades, empowering creativity across productions of all sizes. Our family of brands—including Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies—delivers industry-standard software, payroll solutions, reporting tools, and creative services. In an ever-accelerating entertainment landscape, our expertise, technology, and people are essential to keeping productions running smoothly. #OneCastOneCrew

Position Overview

The Internal Payroll Administrator will assist the Sr. Payroll Administrator with all corporate payroll responsibilities, including processing, reporting, and responding to employee inquiries. This role requires strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, along with HRIS Payroll Software expertise.

You will process bi-weekly payroll for multiple departments, ensure accurate compensation, and support HR and Finance teams with employment documentation, reporting, and payroll records. Collaboration with finance staff, auditors, and government agencies is also a key component of the role.

Core Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately, including tracking time off, managing time-card exceptions, approving supervisor submissions, and handling employee deductions, garnishments, and taxes.
• Review new hire, termination, and employee change paperwork for timely payroll processing.
• Ensure bi-weekly payroll for corporate employees across multiple states and Canada is completed accurately.
• Generate payroll-related reports on a weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly basis.
• Address payroll concerns and provide solutions in team meetings.
• Prepare payroll tax reports and coordinate with the Finance team.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and employment policies.
• Maintain organized payroll files and handle employment verification requests.
• Monitor compliance with federal and state payroll regulations.
• Record hours, wages, and other employee data into payroll systems.
• Verify accuracy of time-sheets and address discrepancies with supervisors or employees.
• Track absences, personal days, sick leave, jury duty, and extended leave.
• Assist in payroll training for managers and supervisors.
• Support special projects, process improvements, and on-site requirements in Burbank.

Key Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2-4 years of payroll support experience
• Proficient in HRIS Payroll Software and multi-state payroll
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll laws is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel and Word
• Professional communication skills with discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changes
• Must be available to work on-site in Burbank as needed

Special Work Conditions

• Sedentary role involving primarily sitting with occasional walking or standing. Some lifting up to 15 lbs may be required.

Benefits

Cast & Crew offers comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, wellness programs, employee discounts, and more (eligibility requirements apply).

Cast & Crew is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, offering employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.

CA residents

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Compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, geographic location, and organizational needs.

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