Payroll & Benefits Supervisor

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

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

What You’ll Be Doing: The Payroll & Benefits Supervisor is responsible for overseeing accurate compliant and timely payroll processing and benefits administration for the organization. This role leads day-to-day 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
• 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

Benefits Administration

• Support the Total Rewards Manager with administration of employee benefit programs including medical dental vision life disability retirement and leave programs
• Manage benefit enrollments changes terminations and carrier file feeds within the confines of payroll processing
• Ensure compliance and accurate benefit/payroll coordination with FMLA STD and state leave programs

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise coach and develop payroll coordinators
• 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

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

• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll tax compliance and benefits regulations
• 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 and benefits experience 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 $80000-$100000 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.

What We Do

Golden Pet Brands is leading America’s pet health revolution by making longevity-focused nutrition simple for pet parents and rewarding for pets through product excellence education and storytelling.

Why Work With Us

We’re 100% dedicated to creating and fostering a safe collaborative supportive and creative workplace where everyone has a voice. Our energetic work space offers a fun environment with plenty of opportunity to work as part of a fantastic and uplifting team