Payroll Administrator (Temp)

Premier Nutrition Company; Emeryville (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid family leave

Free lunches, shakes & snacks

Dogs in the office

Culture of belonging celebrations

Job summary

Premier Nutrition Company (PNC) seeks a Payroll Administrator (Temp) to run our biweekly and semi-monthly payroll through a managed service provider. Based in Emeryville, CA, this hybrid role collaborates with People Operations to ensure accurate, timely payroll and compliance. Term: 4 months. Pay rate: $45–$55 per hour.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3+ years of payroll experience; Paycor experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 3+ years of payroll management experience.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll workflows.

Responsibilities

• Administers biweekly and semi-monthly payroll through a managed service provider.
• Collaborates with People Operations on payroll programs and compliance.
• Performs payroll audits and handles timekeeping data.

Skills

Payroll management

California payroll laws

HRIS systems

Timekeeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Paycor

Job description

We’re looking for people who embody the challenger mindset. Challengers don’t wait for perfect conditions; they take smart, calculated risks, move early, and learn by doing, even with imperfect information. They understand that the cost of standing still is often greater than the risk of acting.

We also know that bold moves are strongest when made together. At PNC, we question assumptions, push ideas further, hold each other to high standards AND believe that cooperation, respectful communication, and having fun are critical to our success.

Position: Payroll Administrator (Temp)

Location: Emeryville, CA

Job Id: 253

# of Openings: 1

Here’s what all the hype is about…

Premier Nutrition Company (PNC) is one of the fastest-growing companies in the proactive wellness space showing clear leadership in the category of protein shakes and powders. We make the brands Premier Protein and Dymatize, and are part of our publicly traded holding company, BellRing Brands (NYSE: BRBR).

We have a simple, yet powerful, formula for our success, which we’ve been nailing since our founding in 1997. We start with an organization powered by our company purpose—Changing Lives with Good Energy. Then our purpose-driven people are given the support and autonomy to develop and grow. Next, we are super-intentional about designing a culture where everyone feels like they truly connect and belong, which is one of our five company core values. Purpose-driven, connected employees deliver amazing business results. And winning companies with remarkable people and thriving cultures attract and retain top talent, so the cycle becomes self-reinforcing or what we call our regenerative culture.

We don’t mind sharing our formula, since we believe the world would be a better place if more workplaces treated adults like adults and gave them the platform to do the best work of their lives—alongside some truly amazing colleagues. Why don’t more companies do this? It takes deep-in-your-bones conviction to your people, products, and purpose to pull it off. It also takes resisting the urge to try to control people, and instead, trusting them to make the right decisions. The result of our vibrant culture speaks for itself: We were certified as a Great Place to Work™ for the 9 th year-running in 2025. And we currently rank #8 on Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in our category and were in the top 12 for each of the last 7 years.

PNC seeks individuals who will flourish in this type of work environment and will add to our culture and help build this high-growth company for the next phase in our amazing journey. Does this sound like you? Then read on…

We believe in the power of mindset, and specifically what we call the Challenger Mindset. Do you take smart, bold risks, display relentless hunger, and see yourself as a builder? We’re looking for individuals who choose action over analysis paralysis—those who start before they feel completely ready, make calculated moves based on the best information available, and build momentum through decisive action rather than perfect planning. You should have an insatiable drive that keeps you agile and forward-thinking, always challenging assumptions, seeking new opportunities, and focusing on long-term impact over short-term wins. Above all, you’re a builder—someone who transforms the status quo, finds smarter, simpler, faster ways to get things done, and inspires others to do the same. #LI-HYBRID

The role you’re interested in…

This position administers the entire payroll function and coordinates processing of biweekly and semi-monthly payroll through our managed payroll service provider. The role will work closely with People Operations and cross-functional teams to administer payroll programs. This role reports into our Sr. Director, Total Rewards.

The work environment…

So, what’s it like to work here? If you’re based in the greater Bay Area, you’ll walk into our Emeryville office each Tuesday morning and start the in-person portion of our hybrid work week at our weekly all-company meeting and find close to 200 of your colleagues, some sitting with their dogs, talking excitedly through the week ahead and watching a newer teammate tell their personal life and career journey followed by a quick update on any hot topics that might be relevant to the week ahead.
We are a dynamic, HYBRID workplace, with an expectation that all employees come into the office Tuesday through Thursday. We are very intentional about connecting in person for things like innovation, impromptu collaboration, having respectful challenges to get to better decisions, leadership role-modeling, and culture building. Great work cultures are built on stories about what great looks like in practice, and great stories during virtual meetings just don’t happen.

At the beginning of 2026, we will move into our massive modern 133,000 square foot headquarters in Emeryville, California, complete with spacious personal workspaces, gym with rock-climbing wall, a café, free onsite parking, tons of greenery, and many transportation options.

Primary Duties:

• Responsible for the timely processing and accuracy of the semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll by managed service provider through final sign-off and approval
• Monitors submissions of approved timesheets and ensures valid data transfers to/from payroll software
• Coordinate with managers on all timekeeping approvals and exceptions
• Responsible for the timely processing of all off-cycle payroll through the managed service provider
  • Including verifying pay date, tax frequency and deduction information to be included
• Responsible for day-to-day payroll escalations and point of contact for any payroll issues requiring additional assistance
• Conducts audits on all payroll files, ensuring data accuracy and compliance for all non-exempt and exempt
• Maintains and audits PTO report for all exempt employees for processing
• Responsible for timely manual checks/off cycle payrolls for all terminations
• Works with the Total Rewards Manager and People Operations team to ensure the accuracy of the LOA pay for all employees
• Coordinates all garnishment information with managed service provider
• Assist in developing, maintaining and administering payroll policies and procedures
• Trains non-exempt employees and managers on timekeeping system and processes
• Submits inquiries from federal, state, and local tax jurisdictions to payroll vendor and track’s vendor’s resolution to avoid penalties
• Pull weekly reporting out of HCM to follow-up on processes such as new hire enrollments, COBRA paperwork and Evidence of Insurability tracking
• Manages HSA/FSA/DCFSA and Commuter reconciliation and calculation for matching contributions
• Ensure monthly benefit and vendor invoices are reviewed for accuracy and submitted for payment
• Attending meetings and presentations
• Impromptu conversations with colleagues
• Administrivia like email, Teams messaging, calendaring, expense reports, and other non-value-added work

Pay rate: $45 - $55/hr on a W2 basis

Durations: 4 months

What are we looking for?

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in payroll management and administration
• Strong understanding and knowledge of payroll and benefits legislation and procedures
• Experience with HRIS systems (Paycor experience a plus)

Skills and mindset:

• HR generalist experience in major field sub-disciplines, especially payroll, benefits, leave management, and California employment law

What the work is like:

• You'll spend a significant portion of your day working on a computer, reviewing data, creating reports, communicating with partners, and joining virtual and in-person meetings
• This role requires frequent and ongoing use of a keyboard, mouse, phone, and other office technology
• You'll regularly navigate multiple systems at once, analyze detailed information, and shift between competing priorities and deadlines
• You'll communicate regularly with team members, cross-functional partners, external partners, and leaders through meetings, Outlook based email, messaging platforms such as Microsoft Teams, and presentations
• Occasional movement around the office may be required for meetings, collaboration, and team activities
• May occasionally lift or move office materials weighing up to 10 pounds

So, if after reading through this long list you’re thinking—I’m not sure I meet 100% of these requirements, should I still apply? YES—if you embody a growth mindset, see challenges as opportunities to develop, and find innovative ways to get the real work that matters done, you sound like our kind of candidate!

Please note, the person selected for this role will be hired and on-boarded through a third-party staffing agency and will be an employee of that agency. The person selected for this role will not be an employee of Premier Nutrition.

We strive to create an equitable and inclusive environment to contribute to the success of our organization. Premier Nutrition provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

• Generous paid family leave regardless of gender
• Free lunches, shakes & snacks to fuel your collaboration
• Dogs in the office
• Celebrations of our culture of belonging