Who We Are Authentic is a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform. Authentic elevates and builds the long-term value of more than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. We are a Lifestyle and Entertainment platform comprising value-driving business models and global brands. Authentic creates sustainable revenue streams through brand development, strategic partnerships and digital innovation. Why Authentic You'll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we're saying is, this isn't your average day job. If you're hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let's chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai. What You'll Do As the Payroll Specialist, you will join as Authentic's first ever payroll expert, a critical member of the People Operations and Total Rewards team. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administration of U.S. payroll. This highly visible opportunity will be pivotal in establishing the policies and procedures that deliver Authentic's best-in-class programming. What you'll be working on:
- Calculating and auditing wages, overtime, deductions, and benefits.
- Maintaining and updating employee payroll records, including changes in salaries, tax withholdings, garnishments, and deductions.
- Ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and reporting requirements.
- Auditing payroll records, ensuring all employee changes are correctly reflected in our systems.
- Partnering with Finance to track, audit, and report on payroll-related expenses.
- Assisting in monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reconciliations, including W-2s and 941s.
- Processing commission and bonus payments.
- Completing income verifications, unemployment forms, garnishment responses, and other agency forms.
- Support Year-End Payroll processing activities (e.g., develop and provide payroll calendar, review year-end tax reports and administration of all year-end tax forms and data audits).
- Enhancing payroll system functionality, an ensuring employee changes are accurately reflected in ancillary People Operations systems.
- Responding to employee inquires related to payroll.
Must Haves:
- A Bachelor's degree in related field, or the working experience equivalent. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation, or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FCP) preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years progressive full-lifecycle payroll related experience with an emphasis on US payroll; experience with third-party/global EOR payroll is a plus
- UKG Payroll Processing experience is highly beneficial, as is experience implementing the payroll components of an HRIS
- Knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll laws, and general legal requirements for tax registration, reporting, and special pay requirements
- Expertise in payroll principles, multi-state tax laws, employee garnishments, regulations, reporting, procedures, pre- and post- tax benefits, deductions, and reporting
- Working knowledge of banking concepts in the completion of payroll processing
- Demonstrated success multi-tasking and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Detailed-oriented and excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills with a strong customer service orientation
- Maintains the highest levels of confidentiality
- Scrappy and resourceful, able to navigate challenges and find creative solutions
Primary Location Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities or religious obligations who would like to request an accommodation, please contact To access Authentic' s Privacy Policy, which contains information regarding data collected from job applicants and how we use it, please click here: