Payroll Analyst

This is a Full Time Job

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.

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.