Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Hollywood Park Management Company, LLC.•Inglewood, CA

3d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist administers employee benefits programs and provides essential payroll processing support. Reporting to the Head of Payroll & Total Rewards, the role ensures accurate payroll execution and serves as a primary contact for employee benefits inquiries. The position also supports time and attendance monitoring, compensation administration, compliance reporting, audits, and year-end processes. This is an on-site role based in Inglewood, California. The salary range is $75,000–$90,000. The normal schedule is during Pacific Time workday hours, with occasional nights, holidays, and weekends required for events.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in Human Resources, Payroll, or Benefits is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace.
Strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive HR data.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Willingness to learn and a genuine interest in developing a career in People Operations.
Able to lift up to 20 pounds; climb stairs and balance; frequently stoop or bend; stand or sit for prolonged periods; and occasionally reach overhead or horizontally.
Proficiency in English.
Comfortable working at heights.
Able to work normal Pacific Time workday hours, with occasional nights, holidays, and weekends required for events.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Experience with HRIS systems such as Paycor or Workday preferred.
PHR, SHRM-CP, or CPP certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with biweekly payroll processing by validating timesheets, earnings codes, premiums, PTO, and employee data.
Prepare payroll audit reports and assist with special payroll runs, including retroactive pay, bonuses, adjustments, and promotions.
Maintain accurate employee payroll records in Paycor and ensure data integrity.
Respond to payroll inquiries about pay, deductions, timekeeping, and cost center updates.
Support payroll compliance reporting, internal audits, and year-end payroll processes.
Monitor and audit timekeeping records for compliance with California labor laws and company policies.
Review missed punches, meal and rest premiums, premium triggers, schedule discrepancies, and overtime exceptions.
Partner with managers to correct timekeeping errors, obtain timely approvals, and escalate recurring issues.
Provide People Operations and leadership with reporting and insights on timekeeping trends and exceptions.
Administer health, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, COBRA, EDD, and 401(k) benefits programs.
Provide employees with day-to-day support on eligibility and other benefits matters.
Monitor benefits eligibility for enrollment and changes, and organize and manage annual open enrollment.
Serve as a contact for benefits plan vendors and third-party administrators.
Assist with financial and legal reporting, including quarterly and year-end reporting, reconciliations, EEO-1, ACA, and 401(k) reporting.
Ensure health benefits invoices are paid accurately and on time.
Assist with processing compensation changes, including annual increases, market adjustments, promotions, bonuses, and off-cycle actions.
Update compensation data in Paycor and ensure salary, grade, bonus, and job information are accurately reflected.
Prepare compensation reports and audit data for internal equity, compa-ratio reviews, and payroll readiness.
Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive compensation information.