Compliance Manager, HR​/Recruitment

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Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law, PLLC

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-Time – Remote

Location: Remote

At Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law, we believe that compliance, ethics, and operational excellence are the foundation of sustainable growth. As a mission-driven law firm transforming lives through compassionate legal advocacy, we uphold the highest standards in how we manage and compensate our team members and contractors.

The Payroll Compliance Manager leads all payroll operations for the firm’s multi‑jurisdictional workforce, including bi‑weekly U.S. employee payroll and weekly LATAM contractor payments processed through go Lance. This role ensures that all payroll operations are conducted accurately, timely, and in full compliance with U.S. regulations, cross‑border contractor governance requirements, and platform‑based labor standards maintaining Alonso & Alonso’s status as a protected contracting entity under LATAM employment law.

• Payroll Administration
  • Oversee and process bi‑weekly payroll cycles for all U.S.
    
    -based employees using Workday Payroll.
  • Manage weekly LATAM contractor payment reviews via go Lance, ensuring approved hours, deliverables, and completion align with contractual terms.
  • Reconcile go Lance disbursement reports with firm accounting records via GL mapping for transparency and accuracy.
  • Coordinate with Finance for funding approvals, exchange rate monitoring, and platform fee tracking.
  • Conduct periodic compliance checks of contractor activity within go Lance.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential payroll and contractor documentation for audit purposes.
  • Ensure timely reporting, including quarterly payroll taxes, California pay data reporting, and other jurisdictional reporting requirements.
• Compliance & Regulatory Management
  • Ensure full compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local payroll laws, including:
    • FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act)
    • IRS and DOL wage and reporting regulations
    • State wage payment, UI, and new hire reporting laws.
  • Maintain all required filings: W-2, W-4, 941, 940, SUI, FUTA, and 1099.
  • Oversee LATAM contractor management exclusively through go Lance, ensuring:
    • Alonso & Alonso remains a protected contracting entity (not a direct employer).
    • ILO compliance.
    • All contracts comply with go Lance Terms of Service, anti‑money laundering (AML), and cross‑border payment laws.
    • Proper contractor classification under IRS 1099 and independent contractor guidelines.
    • Data governance alignment with GDPR and LATAM regional data laws as administered by go Lance.
  • Conduct quarterly internal payroll compliance audits (Workday + go Lance).
  • Collaborate with Legal, HR, and Finance to monitor and update firmwide compliance protocols and ensure timely reporting.
• System Management & Process Optimization
  • Serve as system administrator for Workday Payroll, maintaining configurations, integrations, and security controls.
  • Ensure synchronization between Workday Payroll and go Lance systems for consolidated remittance and reporting.
  • Build and maintain standardized SOPs for payroll and contractor payment workflows.
  • Lead testing, validation, and documentation during Workday system updates or regulatory changes.
• Reporting & Analytics
  • Generate accurate payroll and compliance reports for HR, Finance, and executives.
  • Track payroll accuracy, error rates, and processing time metrics.
  • Produce monthly reconciliation reports and year‑end summaries.
  • Partner with Finance to forecast payroll costs and analyze trends for fiscal planning.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Supervise or mentor payroll support staff.
  • Act as primary liaison to go Lance for escalations and compliance verification.
  • Collaborate with HR Compliance on workforce classification and payroll governance.
  • Represent Payroll in internal and external audit engagements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Workday Payroll Certification required.
• 5+ years of multi‑state U.S. payroll management experience.
• 2+ years of experience overseeing contractor payroll via go Lance, Upwork, or…