Payroll Supervisor

We’re Looking For A(n): Payroll Supervisor

Location: Hybrid (El Segundo, CA and/or Burbank/North Hollywood, CA)

What You’ll Be Doing:

The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for overseeing accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for the organization. This role leads day-to-day payroll operations, ensures adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, and partners closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to deliver a high-quality employee experience while maintaining strong internal controls.

Payroll Operations

• Supervise end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states or entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Review payroll calculations, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and off-cycle payments
• Ensure compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements
• Manage new state registrations, coordinating with internal teams and external agencies to ensure accurate and compliant setup
• Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, and quarterly/year-end processes (W-2s, 941s, state filings)
• Partner with Finance on payroll funding, general ledger reconciliations, and reporting

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise, coach, and develop payroll coordinator(s)
• Establish and document standard operating procedures and internal controls
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and enhance employee experience
• Support HRIS and payroll system updates, implementations, and testing

Preferred Benefits Knowledge

• Understanding of how payroll systems integrate with benefits platforms, including deductions, employer contributions, and carrier file feeds
• Experience analyzing payroll and benefits data to ensure accuracy, identify discrepancies, and support audits or reporting
• Familiarity with how leave programs (e.g., FMLA, disability, state leaves) impact payroll processing and reporting
• Ability to partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment between payroll processes and benefits administration

Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.)

• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll and tax compliance
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (e.g., Paycor knowledge preferred)
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business with a focus in Analytics

Required Experience

• 5+ years of payroll experience, benefits knowledge/experience preferred, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Annual bonus
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
• Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees.
• Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $9 million to date.
• Potential for quarterly KPI bonuses.

The base salary range is $80,000-$100,000, plus bonus potential.

The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote. 

Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.