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Internet Brands

Industry-specific digital marketing and lead generation

Payroll Senior Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated
$62k
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
El Segundo, CA, USA
In Person
AccountingPayroll Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in accounting or finance is preferred.
  • Experience administering any Time & Attendance system.
  • Experience processing payroll within ADP Workforce Now is a plus.
  • Knowledge of standard office equipment and software, including Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat, with the ability and willingness to learn proprietary applications as required.
  • Intermediate Excel skills.
  • Ability to communicate in written form.
  • Attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
  • Understanding of full payroll processes.
  • Willingness to work overtime if needed; this is an hourly position with paid overtime.
  • A minimum of 2–3 years of payroll or human resources experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Process payroll from beginning to end for more than 1,600 employees in ADP.
  • Assist with entering new-hire and termination data as needed.
  • Assist with processing manual checks for terminated employees as needed.
  • Research employee payroll inquiries and answer ADP questions through the ticketing system.
  • Create payroll upload files for ADP.
  • Prepare payroll communications emails.
  • Review and enter garnishments in ADP.
  • Assist with reviewing payroll in ADP.
  • Download Fidelity loans and deferrals for entry into ADP, including transmitting 401(k) files to Fidelity.
  • Reconcile and review commissions and contractor payments.
  • Help integrate payroll runs from recent acquisitions.
  • Process annual merits and increases.
  • Calculate special and retroactive payments.
  • Assist the Payroll Manager with ad hoc projects as needed.
  • Process wires for benefit plans including HSA, FSA, 401(k), NQ 409A&B, and TSA.
  • Assist in training new Payroll employees.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience administering any Time & Attendance system.
  • Experience processing payroll within ADP Workforce Now.
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in accounting or finance.
  • A minimum of 2–3 years of payroll or human resources experience.

About the company

Internet Brands provides online marketing solutions and industry-focused web platforms across automotive, health, legal, and travel. It builds and runs a portfolio of specialty websites that attract audiences and generate revenue from advertising, subscriptions, and lead generation, including automotive finance applications. The company differentiates itself through a diversified vertical focus and acquisitions like WebMD to deepen capabilities and create an integrated ecosystem. Its goal is to help businesses grow their online presence and customer base by offering targeted marketing tools and industry-specific web products.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

El Segundo, California

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Healthwise integration expanded WebMD Ignite to 650-plus healthcare organizations in 2024.
  • FindLaw closed in December 2024, strengthening legal market share before 2026 AI disruption.
  • Authority Network launched April 13, 2026, capturing 86% of high-intent legal searches.

What critics are saying

  • August 2026 refinancing plans signal heavy leverage and near-term bond market dependence.
  • April 13, 2026 Authority Network proves legal leads face commoditization from AI search.
  • May 2026 antitrust litigation against Google consumes management time and threatens search traffic.

What makes Internet Brands unique

  • WebMD, Medscape, and Henry Schein ONE anchor Internet Brands' healthcare distribution moat.
  • Internet Brands' legal portfolio spans Martindale, Avvo, FindLaw, Lawyers.com, Nolo, and LawInfo.
  • July 19, 2026 recapitalization at $12 billion validated scale across four verticals.

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Benefits

  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short & long term disability
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Credit union membership
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Casual Dress
  • 401k plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

28%
AInvest Fintech Inc.
Jun 10th, 2026
Warburg Pincus joins Internet Brands recap at $12B valuation alongside KKR and Temasek

Internet Brands has completed a multibillion-dollar recapitalisation at a valuation exceeding $12 billion, with existing investors KKR and Temasek joined by new backer Warburg Pincus. KKR will remain the majority investor following the transaction. The online media and software services company has grown eightfold since KKR's initial investment in 2014. Its portfolio includes WebMD, Medscape and Henry Schein ONE in healthcare, plus Nolo, Avvo and Martindale in legal services, serving over 250 million monthly visitors. Warburg Pincus's Mark Colodny, co-head of US Private Equity, has joined Internet Brands' board. The recapitalisation will provide resources for strategic growth across the company's key vertical markets, including consumer health, legal services and healthcare professionals.

PR Newswire
Apr 13th, 2026
Internet Brands launches Authority Network to boost attorney visibility across 86% of AI-driven legal searches

Internet Brands' Legal division has launched its Authority Network, a unified solution designed to help attorneys build credibility across its portfolio of legal platforms, including Martindale, Avvo, FindLaw, Lawyers.com, Nolo and LawInfo. The network addresses changing consumer behaviour, with nine out of 10 legal consumers researching online before contacting an attorney. Internet Brands' analysis shows its legal network appears in 86% of high-intent legal searches across AI-driven discovery environments. Authority Network provides attorneys with unified visibility, consistent credibility signals and optimised profiles aligned with modern search behaviour, including AI platforms. The solution shifts focus from isolated marketing efforts to building verified authority across multiple platforms where consumers evaluate legal representation. The service launched on 13 April 2026.

Intugo
Aug 11th, 2025
Case Study: Software Development

Since partnering with Intugo, Internet Brands has increased its presence in Mexico.

PR Newswire
Oct 3rd, 2024
Thomson Reuters enters into definitive agreement to sell FindLaw business to Internet Brands pending regulatory approvals

Thomson Reuters enters into definitive agreement to sell FindLaw business to Internet Brands pending regulatory approvals.

PR Newswire
Mar 14th, 2024
Webmd Health Services Announces Strategic Partnership With Verily'S Onduo To Enhance Employee Health And Well-Being

PORTLAND, Ore., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WebMD Health Services today announced a new partnership with Onduo, a virtual care management solution from Verily, an Alphabet precision health technology company. Onduo helps individuals living with chronic conditions, offering support for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, healthy weight, and prediabetes. This partnership addresses members' needs by combining cutting-edge technology with comprehensive health and well-being solutions.WebMD Health Services will integrate Onduo's virtual care solution into WebMD ONE, a comprehensive health and well-being platform, providing a seamless experience for users. Together, participants will receive ongoing care support from a collaborative care team of Onduo health coaches, educators, registered dietitians, pharmacists and telemedicine physicians."Onduo's care management programs complement WebMD's well-being programs and health coaching services, stepping in with timely support to promote care coordination between the member, Onduo Care Team and the member's primary or specialty care provider," said Bruce Foyt, WebMD Health Services Vice President, partnerships. "This partnership marks a significant step forward in redefining the future of employee well-being. By combining the strengths of WebMD and Verily, employers and health plans can offer a holistic, technology-driven solution focused on improving the management of chronic conditions to enhance overall health and productivity."A peer-reviewed, 4-month study of Onduo for type 2 diabetes with chronic care model use showed significant glycemic improvements, and comorbidity biomarkers, such as systolic blood pressure, total cholesterol and weight1