Payroll Manager

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a skilled and experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team. In this essential role, you will contribute to the seamless operation of our services, providing crucial support to our department in delivering exceptional client service and maintaining our commitment to excellence.

The Payroll Manager manages payroll functions to ensure accurate and timely payroll(s). Performs all activities necessary to process payroll including auditing related records, reviewing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, overseeing a Payroll Administrator, documenting, and updating procedures, and preparing payroll reports for finance and accounting. In addition, the Payroll Manager serves as a liaison with payroll vendor Paylocity and maintains current knowledge of software capabilities, collaborate with the Director of HR Technology & Analytics to ensure optimal utilization of vendor's service offerings and timely installation of upgrades and responds to regulatory agencies and reviews reports and filings.

• Remain current on new legislation and regulatory ruling impacting payroll. This includes taxation and section 125 deduction requirements. Enforces adherence to requirements and advise management on required actions.
• Provide basic information and answer questions on payroll and payroll tax matters.
• Audit and review data related to new hires and terminations, transfers, employee pay, taxes and statements of earnings and deductions.
• Coordinate with payroll vendor to prepare and submit payroll taxes. Responsible for registering for state and local tax accounts and closing unneeded accounts.
• Audit payrolls as they are processed to ensure changes affecting the pay period are captured.
• Encourage and implement continuous improvement measures within Payroll.
• Issue and record any necessary adjustments related to previous errors or retroactive wage and compensation changes.
• Manages the relationship between Payroll and General Ledger.
• Assure K1 contributions remain within annual limits. This includes 401(k) and Profit‑Sharing contributions that span more than one year.
• Provide reporting of earning, withholding and deduction information using existing reports or by creating Ad Hoc reports, as needed.
• Prepare audit files for firm 401(k) and profit‑sharing plans including non‑discrimination testing. Work with provider to compete testing, resolve errors and answer questions regarding contributions and eligibility.

• Bachelor’s degree and/ a minimum of eight years of related experience processing payroll for multiple states including California.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) required
• Minimum five years of experience with statutory requirements for California and payroll processing for California.
• Experience in Paylocity payroll software preferred.
• Experience processing payroll in a law firm setting preferred.
• Must be comfortable learning and working with technology. Strong Excel skills needed.
• Ability to analyze, assess possible problems and prioritize concerns.
• Experience in auditing tax and deduction setup in HR software and contributions to 401(k) and Deferred Compensations plans
• Knowledge of 401(k) and deferred compensation plans with ability to complete analysis of annual contributions and work with providers to complete annual testing.
• Knowledge of both W2 and K1 tax types and ability to oversee limits and provide accurate reporting.
• Ability to interface with partners, associates, clients, vendors, directors, managers, and support staff.

At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting‑edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.

We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health,…