PMC: Senior Payroll Analyst

PMC: Senior Payroll Analyst

Penske Media Corporation is continuing to expand its payroll team with the addition of a new Senior Payroll Analyst position based in our West Los Angeles Headquarters. 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 our benefit platforms and offerings.

As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for both union and non-union employees while ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, prevailing wage, and collective bargaining agreement (CBA) requirements

Input transactions into UKG payroll software

Manage employee's union initiation fees and regular union dues deductions and their timely remittance to the union

Customer service by analyzing, retrieving, resolving, and researching matters

Work on cyclical processing and end-of-the period activities

Organize suitable level of functional, and technical processes, as well as training programs

Lead and supervise a payroll analyst and ensure tasks are done properly and timely

Summary

Collaborate with Payroll team to process Semi-monthly payroll using UKG

Strong understanding of payroll processing (union payroll and administration experience a plus)

Stay informed of regulations and practices pertaining to the payroll function

Must have the ability to identify, analyze and resolve process and system related problems, develop root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

Configuration of all core data elements comprising the current timekeeping system, including downloading data at the end of each pay period to perform payroll processing

Compile complex Ad Hoc reports for executive team, managers and other requesting departments as needed

Responsibility of quarterly tax filings and year-end W-2’s from current payroll system including making adjustments to earnings and taxes as necessary

Responsible for maintaining tax withholding, overtime, 401(k) deferrals, loans, LOA’s, garnishments and workers compensation for various states

Assist with internal/external audits and compliance reporting such as 401K and Workers Compensation

Calculate and process 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 5 years of payroll experience, with 1-3 years of supervising experience

At least 2 years of payroll processing experience in union environment

Excellent knowledge of web-based payroll and timekeeping systems, preferably UKG

Strong knowledge of multi-state wage and hour and tax reporting laws

Analytical skills

Knowledge of prevailing wage requirements, payments and documentation

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

A good faith estimate of the salary range is $90k - $100k upon hire + Bonus. 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 you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

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 with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible 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’s Rockin’ 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 , with additional offices spanning 14 countries worldwide.

Want to learn more? Visit www.PMC.com to explore our complete portfolio.