Senior Payroll Analyst

Senior Payroll Analyst at Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group) Senior Payroll Analyst at Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group) in CULVER CITY, California Posted in 5 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

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.