Payroll Specialist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Specialist at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and business professionals.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting the goals and activities of the Firm, Accounting & Finance, HR, and other Departments.  General responsibilities include completing all areas of payroll processing, creating ad hoc reports and state/federal tax compliance reporting, and other tasks/projects as provided by the Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supports the Payroll Manager and Firm’s internal clients in all areas of accounting and payroll activities.
• Compiles audits and prepares payroll / timesheet data, and processes transfer of payroll data, including semi-monthly payroll, merit increases and bonus compensation.
• Verifies employees’ work hours, leave hours, calculates appropriate deductions, including benefits and taxes, and processes checks.
• Updates and maintains payroll records for all employees.
• Responds to employee inquiries regarding paychecks.
• Organizes, updates and maintains payroll procedures and related policies.
• Prepares, reviews and aggregates internal management reports as required; documents payroll actions as required.
• Assists in preparing journal entries.
• Works closely with Accounting & Finance on bank account reconciliations and the resolution of outstanding items.
• Assists with annual audit / review in compiling data sheets and answering inquiries as required by firm Accounting Manager(s).
• Contacts Payroll vender for payroll or tax questions and updates.
• Other client payroll services or related projects, as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or business related field from an accredited college or university.  
• Three to five years of experience working in an Accounting and/or HR Department supporting client and business payroll services in a similarly sized, multi-office legal or professional services organization.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required. Proven mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills. Solid understanding of multi-state payroll taxes at Federal, State and Local levels, including wage and hour laws. Experienced in preparing journal entries. Demonstrated ability to handle and maintain confidential information. Ability to multi-task, prioritize workloads, work well under pressure and meet deadlines consistently.
• Requires excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook and Excel. Experience processing and auditing payroll through HRIS platforms such as ADP and UKG is preferred.

This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 3 days per week. The salary ranges for this position vary depending on the geographic location and other factors such as experience, internal equity, market data, and job-related considerations. The range for this position is from $70,000 - $85,000, with offers contingent upon the various factors. The firm’s compensation strategy includes not just a base salary but also comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and tailored learning opportunities.

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.