The Payroll team at Penske Media Corp. (PMC) is expanding and is hiring a Payroll Analyst to work a hybrid work schedule in our Los Angeles headquarters or in our Midtown Manhattan offices. This position will report to the Senior Director, Payroll 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 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

Input transactions into UKG payroll software 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

Summary

Collaborate with Payroll team to process Bi-weekly and Semi-monthly payroll using UKG. Assist in audit payroll files before and after processing. Keep 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. Perform research on payroll related issues, including but not limited to 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.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of payroll experience. 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 reporting systems and an intermediate to advanced knowledge level of Microsoft Excel.

Typical wage range: $75k - $85k plus annual 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. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits. PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees.

As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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…

At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) HSA with an employer contribution, FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), EAP, Life Insurance, 401K with an employer match, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability, generous Paid Time off (PTO), Pet Insurance, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.

About Penske Media Corporation     

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience of over 300 million globally. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, TVLine, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby, Spy.com and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week and ATX Television Festival. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive and responsible, where we value a company culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences. For more information on the company, please visit www.PMC.com 

 

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