hello82 ยท 1 day ago
Benefits & Payroll Specialist
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years exphello82 is a platform deeply rooted in the vibrant world of K-pop, specializing in connecting fans with their favorite artists. The Benefits & Payroll Specialist will oversee payroll processing and benefits administration, ensuring compliance and a seamless employee experience while serving as the primary contact for compensation and benefits inquiries.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Processing: Manage and process bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll for 80+ employees, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and deductions
Data Integrity: Oversee time and attendance data, verifying hours worked, overtime, and time-off balances prior to processing
Tax & Compliance: Handle quarterly and year-end payroll tax filing requirements (W-2s) and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws (FLSA, wage & hour laws)
Auditing: Conduct regular payroll audits to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies immediately
Plan Administration: Administer all employee benefit programs, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, and 401(k) retirement plans
Open Enrollment: Lead the annual Open Enrollment process, including employee communication, system configuration, and data transmission to vendors
Leave of Absence: Manage all leave requests, including FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, and parental leave, ensuring proper documentation and tracking
Reconciliations: Monthly reconciliation of benefit invoices against payroll deductions to ensure financial accuracy
Onboarding & Offboarding: Manage the payroll and benefits aspect of the employee lifecycle, including new hire enrollments and termination processing (COBRA, final pay)
HRIS Management: Maintain the HRIS/Payroll system [e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Workday], ensuring data accuracy and generating custom reports for Finance and HR leadership
Employee Support: Serve as the first point of escalation for complex employee questions regarding pay stubs, tax changes, and benefit plan coverage
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in combined payroll and benefits administration
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Deep expertise with HRIS and Payroll software (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, Paycom, or Workday)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) is required for reporting and auditing
Strong working knowledge of federal and state regulations, including ERISA, ACA, FLSA, FMLA, and COBRA
Exceptional attention to detail, high level of confidentiality, and the ability to explain complex tax/benefit concepts to employees clearly
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) highly desirable
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability
401(k) retirement plans
Company
hello82
hello82, wherever you are! Since 2019, hello82 is a platform deeply rooted in the vibrant world of K-pop.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase