EMS Payroll, Inc

Entertainment Managed Services (EMS) gives film, television, and commercial productions a reliable back-office partner so production teams can stay focused on what they do best. As a specialized payroll outsourcing company based in Encino, CA, EMS handles the employer of record (EOR) responsibilities, payroll processing, and compliance work that would otherwise fall on overextended line producers, production accountants, and finance managers. Founded in 2006 by casting director Billy Tencza, EMS was built around a simple premise: payroll service in the entertainment industry could be done better. Tencza had seen the gaps firsthand and decided to close them himself, starting from scratch, cold-calling prospects, and delivering payroll out of the trunk of his car. The company grew entirely through client referrals and has since become a trusted name in production payroll across the United States with more than 16 years of hands-on experience. As the employer of record, EMS becomes the legal employer of talent, extras, and crew on paper, absorbing the HR, payroll, and compliance obligations that would otherwise sit with the production company. Core outsourcing services include accurate, timely payroll processing, production accounting both on location and in-house, healthcare benefits administration with full Affordable Care Act (ACA) tracking and reporting, and expert identification of film tax incentives across up to six states. Productions of any scope or duration can draw on the full package or select individual services based on their needs. EMS works with productions across theatrical releases, network prime time, video on demand, syndication, non-prime time, home video, and foreign free television. The client base ranges from major studio productions to independent projects, and the company's depth of knowledge covers the union payroll rules and entertainment-industry compliance requirements that make this sector uniquely demanding. What makes EMS operationally different is the emphasis on direct, personal service. Every client reaches a real person backed by a team of payroll and accounting professionals who know both the numbers and the specific requirements of entertainment production. The company is also expanding its offering, combining payroll and casting under one roof, with a sports division in development to serve major league teams nationwide. Productions looking for a proven back-office outsourcing partner in the BPO company USA space can request a quote at emspayroll.com.