Union Benefits and Payroll Supervisor

Company: NEDERLANDER PRODUCTIONS
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing & Compliance Process weekly payrolls for two component companies: Company 1: 9 Broadway Theatres (approximately 900–1,100 employees) Company 2: Theatre concession bartenders (approximately 80–100 employees) Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, tax requirements, and union agreements. Validate and process all payroll-related changes, including new hires, terminations, status changes, pay rates, withholdings, benefits, transit deductions, 401(k), direct deposits, and address changes. Review and process historical timekeeping adjustments, manual payroll adjustments, off-cycle payrolls, voids, and manual checks. Ensure payroll adjustments and tax withholdings are recorded timely to support accurate quarterly and annual payroll filings. Union & CBA Administration Maintain working knowledge of 7–8 collective bargaining agreements governing theatre employees. Update union rates for new CBAs and process retroactive pay, including off-cycle payroll runs when required. Review weekly theatre settlements and payroll reports to ensure accurate and timely payment of union welfare, pension, dues, and benefit contributions via ACH and check. Research and resolve union dues, vacation, and contribution discrepancies within the UKG payroll system. Review and resolve union payment discrepancy notices. Assist with union audits related to health, pension, and benefit contributions. UKG Pro System Administration Administer UKG Pro payroll, onboarding, timekeeping, ESS, and BI reporting. Review and process UKG Pro onboarding for new hires. Consistently manage and monitor ESS for all 32BJ employees. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll system issues, including post–go-live challenges. Customize, generate, and distribute payroll reports for internal settlements, audits, and external partners. Oversee issuance of Form 1095s and assist with year-end processing, including W-2 and 1099 reporting. Assist with UKG year-end checklist and W-2 issuance and distribution. Audits, Reporting & Reconciliations ( working alongside the ‘Payroll Supervisor’ ) Monthly payroll bank reconciliations. Prepare and supply reports for quarterly filings and annual payroll audits. Prepare disability and Paid Family Leave (PFL) reporting for quarterly premium payments. Assist with unemployment claims by providing employee payroll data as required. Prepare schedules and reports for annual Workers’ Compensation audits. Process Improvement & Documentation Customize and assist with implementation of new payroll systems and enhancements. Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all payroll processes. Create and maintain a UKG system user manual and step-by-step/FAQ guide for Theatre Managers. Collaborate with Payroll Supervisor, VP of Finance, and CFO to identify efficiencies, improve workflows, and implement best practices across payroll operations. Collaboration & Support Serve as a payroll subject matter expert and primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries. Develop strong, collaborative working relationships with Theatre Operations, Labor Relations, Finance, and multiple union representatives. Partner with Theatre Managers to establish payroll schedules and ensure timely submission of required payroll data.

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