Payroll Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company

Premiere Digital Services (PDS) is a trusted media services and software solutions partner for content owners, video distributors, digital retailers, broadcasters, subscription video and ad supported platforms. We simplify the complexities of content distribution, supply chain and digital storefront management and provide flexible B2B technical SaaS solutions and managed services for media assets. As a leader in cloud-based digital asset delivery and content optimization solutions for clients in the growing Media & Entertainment industry, Premiere brings to life the quality of film and television, transporting to the hands of millions around the globe. Through the magic of media services, we are a rising thought leader providing innovative, smart tools and intelligent operations as an essential business in media entertainment. Together with industry leaders like Google, Apple, NBC Universal, Microsoft, Disney, Warner Brothers and more, we work to revolutionize media delivery at the forefront of entertainment technology and software services.

About the Role

The Payroll Administrator ensures employees are paid accurately and on time by managing payroll processes, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The Payroll Administrator works in preparing and completing all federal, state, and local payroll tax reporting; researching and resolving employee pay discrepancies. Requires experience and specialized knowledge. On-site role - work from our Los Angeles office.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**):

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review and process time records for all hourly & salary employees
• Help prepare standard and exception employee record changes and payroll transactions
• Answer various employee and management queries regarding payroll information
• Prepare, review and approve all requests for payroll checks to be processed outside of the payroll system
• Prepare and submit payroll with our PEO (Calculating wages, overtime, and deductions, and processing payments.
• Help maintain, archive and secure all required payroll related data and records required by the company and governmental authorities including tax information
• Maintain balancing reports for payroll totals for Finance
• Partner with Finance department to ensure smooth payroll operations
• File employee change paperwork and absence requests weekly
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
• Generate payroll reports for management and other stakeholders, including:
  • EEO-1 and CA Pay Data Annual Reports
  • Bi-Weekly Overtime Reports for COO
  • Monthly OT Reports for CFO
  • Monthly OT reports to Facilities Mgmt. for LG Implants
  • Ad hoc reports
• Meal Penalty Tracking: Administer warnings to employees that incur them.
• Update HR Intranet page monthly to reflect anniversaries and birthdays
• Partner with HR Business Partner to ensure hours in time and attendance for those on a leave of absence.
• Register business in states that require registration. Maintain and ensure proper reporting
• Other duties as assigned within scope of role

Required Skills:

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organization skills
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to communicate with professionals at all levels
• Able to be discreet with confidential/sensitive information
• Able to work independently and take initiative
• Able to adapt to changing priorities
• Able to work on multiple projects with accuracy and efficiency, while keeping to deadlines
• Detail-oriented

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years of general payroll experience
• Experience working with a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) is highly preferred.
• Experience in the Entertainment/Media and/or Technology industries is highly preferred.