PMC: Payroll Analyst

Penske Media Corp.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PMC healthcare

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is expanding its Payroll team in Los Angeles with a Payroll Analyst role reporting to the Payroll Manager. The role handles payroll for multiple PMC brands and manages benefit plans, while partnering with HR & Finance to ensure accurate data and compliance.

This is a collaborative, office-first environment with no remote work. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll experience, including union payroll, and strong Excel/UKG skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll experience preferred.
• At least 2 years of payroll processing experience in a union.
• Excellent knowledge of web-based payroll and timekeeping systems, preferably UKG.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivation and desire to continually improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update HRIS database records and ensure the accuracy of employee data.
• Administers payroll processes, including onboardings, changes, and terminations.
• Prepare and analyze various reports, such as headcount, turnover, and payroll summaries.
• Maintain compliance with multi-state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with employee’s union initiation fees and regular union dues deductions and their timely remittance to the union.

Skills

Payroll processing

Union payroll

UKG

Excel

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

HRIS system

Payroll software

Job description

Penske Media Corporation is continuing to expand its Payroll team with the addition of a new Payroll Analyst position that is based in Los Angeles. This position will report to the Payroll Manager and work closely with the corporate HR & Finance team. This role will be responsible for the payroll processing for multiple companies/brands within the larger PMC umbrella as well as the day-to-day management of several of the Company’s benefit plans. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-scaling, mission-orientated company with a highly collaborative Accounting team that values new ideas, creative thinking, knowledge-sharing and a commitment to business partnership. Your service-oriented attitude will help you to thrive in a role where you are expected to help evolve the Company’s philosophy as it relates to all of our benefit platforms and offerings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update HRIS database records and ensure the accuracy of employee data.
• Administers payroll processes, including onboardings, changes, and terminations.
• Prepare and analyze various reports, such as headcount, turnover, and payroll summaries.
• Maintain compliance with multi-state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with employee’s union initiation fees and regular union dues deductions and their timely remittance to the union

Summary

• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll transactions accurately and timely, including verifying timekeeping records and deductions.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing (union payroll and administration experience a plus).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to accuracy and details.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Strong computer skills – Expert level Excel skills including extensive experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s.
• Calculating and processing timely salary increases per union agreement.
• Calculate and process retroactive pay per union agreement.
• Set up and maintain different deduction codes, payroll groups and policies for member employees.
• Collaborate with legal and people teams in the timely and accurate implementation of union-related pay and benefit policies.
• Support union audits.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in payroll is preferred.
• At least 2 years of payroll processing experience in a union
• Excellent knowledge of web-based payroll and timekeeping systems, preferably UKG
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivation and desire to continually improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of processes.

A good faith estimate of the salary range is $75k - $85k upon hire. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You…

PMC’s comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare withno employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offersFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC’s dedication to consistently meeting employees’ needs, we have launched a new Flexible Vacation Policy.

At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.

About Penske Media Corporation (PMC)

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 500 million people.Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and owns over 300 live events, while reaching audiences across all screens.Penske Media is recognized, as one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States and North America.

Our Companies & Brands

• Iconic Media Brands (PMX):Variety, Rolling Stone, The Verge, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Eater, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, VIBE, IndieWire, SB Nation, ARTFORUM, POPSUGAR, Gold Derby, BEAUTY INC, Art in America, Punch, The Dodo, and more.

• Live Events & Experiences: The Golden Globes, SXSW, Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), Dick Clark’s New Year’sRockin’ Eve, SXSW London, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week.

• Data & Analytics: Luminate, the premier music and entertainment data and analytics company.

Global Footprint

PMC and its subsidiaries are co-headquartered in New York and Los Angeles , withadditionaloffices spanning 14 countries worldwide.

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