Senior Payroll Analyst

Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group)

Culver City, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

ADP, Accounting, Analysis Skills, Automation, Best Practices, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Sets, Employee Orientation, External Audit, Film, Finance, General Ledger Accounting, Integration Testing, Internal Audit, Kronos Products, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Operational Support, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, People Management, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Systems Administration/Management, Tax Regulations, Team Player, Television Broadcasting, Trend Analysis

LOCATION

Culver City, CA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Senior Payroll Analyst
Location: Culver City, CA (Hybrid)
W2 Assignment - Budgeted through 12/31/26
Pay Rate: $76 80/HR

About the Company
Our client is a global leader in entertainment, creating and distributing world-class film, television, and digital content enjoyed by audiences worldwide. With operations spanning multiple business units and international markets, the company is known for innovation, collaboration, and delivering iconic entertainment experiences.

Position Summary
The Senior Payroll Analyst plays a key role in supporting complex payroll operations within a large, fast-paced organization. This position is responsible for leading payroll audits, reconciliations, compliance initiatives, reporting, and process improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, deep payroll expertise, and the ability to collaborate across HR, Finance, Tax, and Legal teams to ensure accurate and compliant payroll execution.

Key Responsibilities

Lead complex payroll audits and reconciliations involving payroll data, tax filings, general ledger postings, and timekeeping integrations
Serve as a subject matter expert for multi-state payroll compliance, wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and labor agreements
Support internal and external audits, including SOX and year-end audit activities
Identify and implement payroll process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements
Assist with payroll system configurations, upgrades, testing, and integrations across platforms such as Workday, UKG/Kronos, and ADP
Analyze payroll data and prepare detailed reports for leadership, highlighting trends, variances, and operational insights
Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, Compensation, and Benefits teams on payroll-related initiatives
Mentor junior payroll staff and provide guidance on technical payroll processes and best practices

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
5+ years of progressive payroll experience in a large, multi-state environment
Strong experience with payroll systems including Workday, UKG/Kronos, and ADP
Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze large datasets
Deep understanding of payroll tax regulations, compliance requirements, and internal controls
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
CPP certification preferred

Please submit your resume in Word or PDF format to be considered.