Job Description
Job Description
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Location: Hybrid Los Angeles, CA
Type: Full-Time
Industry: Creative / Media / Services
Were hiring a Payroll & Benefits Specialist on behalf of a fast-moving, creative client based in Los Angeles. This role is ideal for a highly organized payroll professional with multi-state experience and a knack for benefits administration.
This person will handle biweekly payroll and support a diverse workforce that includes union, freelance, hourly, and salaried employees. Youll also own benefit enrollments, leave tracking, and vendor coordination all while staying compliant with changing state and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Run multi-state biweekly payroll via Paylocity, ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness
- Manage timekeeping, PTO, meal breaks, and shift differentials
- Oversee enrollments and terminations for health, retirement, and fringe benefit programs
- Track leaves of absence, FMLA, and employment eligibility changes
- Partner with vendors and respond to escalated employee issues
- Support compliance audits, quarterly reporting, and W2/1095-C reviews
- Maintain employee records and respond to state agency notices (EDD, etc.)
- Train employees on timekeeping tools (Databasics)
Qualifications
- 5+ years in payroll and 3+ years in benefits administration
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
- Working knowledge of California labor laws and multi-state tax compliance
- Experience with Paylocity preferred
- Familiar with union payroll and benefits? Thats a plus
- Strong communicator with a proactive, detail-driven mindset
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO, sick time, and holiday schedule
- Fertility/family planning support
- Hybrid schedule (2 days onsite in LA)
Ready to join a collaborative, purpose-driven team? Apply now to learn more.