Payroll Assistant

Overview

Los Angeles

Hybrid (1-2 days in the office)

Leading global law firm based in Los Angeles is looking for a bright and upbeat Payroll Assistant who will be responsible for the full payroll processing for up to 2,200 employees on a semi-monthly basis. The Payroll Assistant maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into the payroll system either manually or via interface.

This role reports to the Payroll Manager.

• Providing day-to-day payroll support including answering employee payroll related questions.
• Working independently and within a team on ongoing and special projects.
• Manual check processing.
• Running ad hoc reports in Report Writer, Time & Attendance system, and CMS.
• Preparing Excel reports, tables and charts.
• Preparing and sorting of payroll checks and mailings.
• Maintaining highly confidential employee payroll records and information, and ensuring records are kept confidential in accordance with federal and state regulations and firm guidelines.
• Garnishments, liens, and child support orders processing and management.
• Completing employment verifications in accordance with firm policy.
• Unclaimed checks, stop payments, and check adjustment processes.

• Excellent customer service background and
• familiarity working with numbers and high-volume administration
• Effective communication skills and follow-through with employees of all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and analytical skills.
• Ability to perform successfully in a deadline-oriented environment.

• 0-2 years of experience in Payroll processing.
• High School Diploma at minimum
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with Workforce Now or ADP system preferred.
• Experience with Enterprise eTime or Workforce manager a plus.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of the payroll field is desired.
• Knowledge of federal and state overtime and applicable labor laws preferred.
• Experience with all types of wage garnishments preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wage and hour regulations preferred.

$46,250-$56,000 per year