Payroll Administrator - Los Angeles

At Hudson Pacific Properties, we provide best-in-class office space to the biggest names in tech and media (Netflix & Amazon), and we're seeking a Payroll Administrator for our Corporate office in Los Angeles, CA. This position will support the Payroll team with processing union and non-union payroll following Collective Bargaining Agreement regulations, and federal, state, and local laws. Maintain the accuracy, integrity, and quality of data in the company’s Payroll system as well as various administrative activities related to Payroll.

What You'll Do

The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for the preparation, processing, and distribution of accurate and timely paychecks to weekly and bi-weekly union and non-union employees across multiple unions and states within the U.S. while ensuring compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements, SOX controls, and federal, state, and local regulations. This position plays a crucial role and requires a strong attention to detail and extensive union payroll knowledge including wage scales, prevailing wage, Davis Bacon Act, union pension reporting, garnishments, and various other tax laws.

•    Process payroll for weekly and bi-weekly payroll groups inclusive of Collective Bargaining Agreements Contracts.
•    Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plan contribution calculations and reporting.
•    Serve as main point of contact for all employees and respond to payroll inquiries related to interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations including Collective Bargaining Agreement Contracts.
•    Understanding/experience paying prevailing wages.
•    Calculate and maintain union dues.
•    Calculate meal penalties according to state laws and Collective Bargaining Agreements. 
•    Prepare, calculate, and print manual checks.
•    Prepare ad hoc custom reports upon request.
•    Ensure timely quarterly and annual filing and distribution of employee W-2’s, 1099’s, 940’s, 941’s, etc.
•    Handle all internal and external audit requests related to payroll.

What You'll Need  

•    Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred.
•    2+ years of relevant Payroll experience in a complex and rapidly changing multi-state, multi-entity organization.
•    Intermediate to advanced Excel skills - able to produce Vlookup, If/Then formulas, and Pivot Tables.
•    Strong multi-level relationship-building skills to effectively interact with union business agents, leadership and employees.
•    Experience with ADP Workforce Now highly preferred.
•    Experience with Workday preferred.
•    Ability to work under pressure, handle heavy workflow and manage competing priorities while staying focused and meeting time-sensitive deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
•    Exceptional verbal/written communication skills, with the ability to interact well with all levels of corporation.
•    Strong work ethic demonstrating accountability, integrity, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Salary Range: $40.00 - $47.00 USD (subject to relevant experience)     About Us    Hudson Pacific Properties (NYSE: HPP) is a real estate investment trust serving dynamic tech and media tenants in global epicenters for these synergistic, converging, and secular growth industries. Hudson Pacific's unique and high-barrier tech and media focus leverages a full-service, end-to-end value creation platform forged through deep strategic relationships and niche expertise across identifying, acquiring, transforming, and developing properties into world-class amenitized, collaborative, and sustainable office and studio space.    Hudson Pacific Properties is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law