Michael Fiedler

About Michael Fiedler

Experienced VP of Payroll Operations (10+ years) with a demonstrated history of leading a talented team of payroll professionals serving the entertainment industry. I am a data-driven and compassionate leader with the twin focus of developing talent and delivering unparalleled customer service. I have strong knowledge of client needs, industry practices, commercial union agreements, payroll audits and state/federal labor regulations. Possessing strong analytical skills and a deep understanding on how to use it, I am able to identify process inefficiencies and improve individual and team results. To maximize potential, I recognize and value the importance of forming human connections between my team and me. I lead with passion and purpose and believe that no detail is too small. Coupling analytics with guile and necessity, I have honed excellent problem-solving skills which is a foundational element of meeting the demands of managing a large regional office. I lead by an unwavering commitment to team building, meeting constant and rigid deadlines in a dynamic and pressurized environment.Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Business Operations, Leadership, Management, Payroll Analysis, Client Service and Information Systems. Strong operations professional with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics from University at Albany.

Experience

1. VP, Payroll Operations

   Cast & Crew

   Aug 2025 — Present

Education

• University at Albany

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

Skills

• Television
• Budgets
• Project Management
• Accounts Payable
• Social Media
• Outlook
• Broadcast
• Account Reconciliation
• Payroll Analysis
• Microsoft Word
• Entertainment
• General Ledger
• Accounting
• Editing
• Production Managment
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Payroll Services
• Payroll
• Carpentry