Cosm · 13 hours ago
Director, Payroll
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $200K/yr
15+ years expCosm is a global technology company that brings experiences to life in immersive environments. They are seeking an experienced Director of Payroll to lead payroll operations across a growing, multi-state organization, focusing on compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.
Digital MediaVideoSoftwareMedia and EntertainmentInformation TechnologyContent
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee payroll operations for all U.S. & International employees, with an emphasis on compliance, accuracy, and efficiency
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll and wage-and-hour regulations, with expert knowledge of California requirements
Design, implement, and scale payroll processes that support high-volume, hourly, and salaried employee populations across multiple venues and corporate functions
Partner closely with Finance, Human Resources & Venue operations to align payroll with business needs, labor models, and venue schedules
Manage relationships with payroll vendors and technology platforms, driving automation and system improvements
Oversee tax reporting, garnishments, and benefits-related deductions
Develop and track KPIs for payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and high employee satisfaction
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on payroll trends, compliance risks, and labor cost optimization
Lead, mentor, and develop payroll team members to support company-wide growth
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 5+ years of leadership experience of a payroll function at scale
Deep expertise in California payroll laws (meal/rest break compliance, split-shift rules, overtime, wage statements, etc.) with proven success managing compliance at scale
Experience supporting multi-state payroll, ideally across large, complex organizations
Strong excel and systems knowledge
Exceptional attention to detail, process discipline, and ability to work under tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior executives, operations leaders, and employees across the business
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Proven background in four-wall businesses (e.g., entertainment, hospitality, retail, or venue-based operations) with large, hourly employee populations
Experience with Ceridian Dayforce
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification
Company
Cosm
Cosm is a media and entertainment company that builds end-to-end experience solutions for the technology and entertainment sectors.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$250M2024-07-31Series Unknown· $250M
Leadership Team
Jeb Terry
President/Co-founder and CEO
Neil S. Carty
Vice President, Head of Brand & Community
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