Payroll Coordinator (Full-Time, Remote)

Payroll Coordinator Job Description

Ensemble Performing Arts · Remote · Full-Time · Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000

About the Role

Ensemble Performing Arts is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to join our Finance team and support payroll operations for our growing portfolio of performing arts businesses. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and supporting payroll reporting and regulatory compliance. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment, enjoys working with data, and takes pride in maintaining accuracy and compliance in payroll operations. This is a full-time, fully remote position, offering the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and expanding organization in the performing arts industry.

What You'll Do

• Payroll Processing
  • Compile and analyze payroll data from business locations across the country
  • Triage and resolve payroll errors and processing issuesManage employee inquiries regarding payroll
  • Process guaranteed payments and other manual payroll adjustments when required

• Data Management
  • Maintain accurate employee records in HRS
  • Support payroll system integrations for new acquisitions, including employee data preparation and onboarding and employee support
  • Maintain SharePoint files, templates, and reports

• Reporting and Compliance
  • Prepare and maintain payroll reports
  • Support government reporting requirements, including U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics submissions and unemployment claims
  • Prepare and submit non-payroll tax filings when required
  • Support annual workers' compensation filings and audits

What We're Looking For

• 2–4 years of experience with core payroll functions
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive employee data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong Excel skills

Benefits & Perks

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Supplementary/Voluntary benefit plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with employer match

Join a supportive, mission-driven arts organization with significant opportunity for professional growth as Ensemble scales.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• Your resume
• A brief cover letter outlining your interest in this role and relevant experience
• Responses to our short questionnaire about your background

Applications without a cover letter and questionnaire response may be considered incomplete and not reviewed.

About Ensemble Performing Arts

Ensemble Performing Arts, a three-time Inc. 5000 award winner, is an owner and operator of performing arts schools and businesses, powered by passionate educators and supported by a team committed to preserving what makes each business special. Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them. Our values include:

• Stewardship: We support local arts communities by making it easy for educators to focus on teaching
• Growth: We invest in our team and partners to build a brighter future in arts education
• Stagehands: We work behind the scenes so teachers and students can shine on stage

To learn more about Ensemble, visit ensembleschools.com.

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.