Payroll Administrator

Premiere Digital Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental & Vision

STD & LTD

Life Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job summary

Premiere Digital Services in Los Angeles is seeking a Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate, on-time payroll processing across hourly and salary staff. You will manage records, uphold regulatory compliance, and support HR and Finance with payroll reporting.

The role is 100% in-office, with opportunities to optimize processes using HRIS and AI-enabled tooling. Candidate should have 5+ years in payroll, CPP/FPC preferred, and familiarity with Rippling or similar HRIS systems; UK/Canada payroll

Qualifications

• 5+ years of general payroll experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred, not required.
• Experience supporting payroll in the UK and Canada preferred; ability to coordinate with local payroll providers.
• Experience with Rippling payroll and/or HRIS systems preferred.
• Experience working with a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) is highly preferred.
• Experience in the Entertainment/Media and/or Technology industries is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and process time records for all hourly & salary employees.
• Maintain the confidentiality, accuracy, and security of sensitive payroll and employee information
• 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 through direct processing, PEO, and/or EOR (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
• Prepare regular and ad hoc payroll, overtime, and labor-related reports for HR, Finance, and other business leaders as needed, and support federal, state, and local workforce reporting requirements through accurate payroll, compensation, and employee data.
• Track and report meal-period premiums and related compliance issues; coordinate employee follow-up with HR leadership and management.
• Support HR initiatives, employee communications, and intranet updates across company locations.
• Coordinate with the HR team to ensure accurate leave-of-absence tracking, timekeeping, and payroll adjustments, including applicable FMLA and state leave requirements.
• Partner with HR Business Partner to ensure hours in time and attendance for those on a leave of absence.
• Coordinate registration of business in states that require registration. Maintain and ensure proper reporting
• Other duties as assigned within scope of role

Skills

Payroll systems

Excel

Analytical

Communication

Discretion

Independent work

Prioritization

Multi-projects

Detail oriented

Education

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

Tools

Rippling payroll

HRIS

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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and process time records for all hourly & salary employees
• Maintain the confidentiality, accuracy, and security of sensitive payroll and employee information
• 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 through direct processing, PEO, and/or EOR (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
• Prepare regular and ad hoc payroll, overtime, and labor-related reports for HR, Finance, and other business leaders as needed, and support federal, state, and local workforce reporting requirements through accurate payroll, compensation, and employee data.
• Track and report meal-period premiums and related compliance issues; coordinate employee follow-up with HR leadership and management.
• Support HR initiatives, employee communications, and intranet updates across company locations.
• Coordinate with the HR team to ensure accurate leave-of-absence tracking, timekeeping, and payroll adjustments, including applicable FMLA and state leave requirements.
• Partner with HR Business Partner to ensure hours in time and attendance for those on a leave of absence.
• Coordinate registration of business in states that require registration. Maintain and ensure proper reporting
• Other duties as assigned within scope of role

Required Skills

• Comfort with payroll technology, HRIS/timekeeping systems, process automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• 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
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred, not required.
• Experience supporting payroll in the UK and Canada preferred; ability to coordinate with local payroll providers.
• Experience with Rippling payroll and/or HRIS systems preferred.
• Experience working with a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) is highly preferred.
• Experience in the Entertainment/Media and/or Technology industries is highly preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described below are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to perform primarily sedentary work, including prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, colleagues, and vendors.
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, and lifting or moving office materials weighing up to 10 pounds.

This role is 100% in office, Monday thru Friday.

Premiere Digital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the hiring process may contact Human Resources.

Benefits

• 401K match
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• STD & LTD
• Life Insurance
• Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity

Premiere Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.