Compensation Compliance Manager

Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law•San Antonio, TX

11d•$70,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

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. We are seeking a Payroll Compliance Manager to oversee all aspects of U.S. employee payroll and LATAM contractor governance through Workday and goLance. 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 & Alonsos status as a protected contracting entity under LATAM employment law. Job Summary The Payroll Compliance Manager leads all payroll operations for the firms multi-jurisdictional workforce, including bi-weekly U.S. employee payroll and weekly LATAM contractor payments processed through goLance. The position requires deep expertise in Workday Payroll administration, compliance auditing, related payroll reporting, and international contractor oversight. The ideal candidate is compliance-driven, process-oriented, and analytical, capable of building scalable systems, ensuring legal integrity, and maintaining seamless coordination across HR, Finance, and Compliance teams.

Requirements

Bachelors 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 goLance, Upwork, or similar platforms.
Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll tax law and cross-border contractor compliance.
Demonstrated experience maintaining SOX, GDPR, and data integrity standards.
Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and process bi-weekly payroll cycles for all U.S.-based employees using Workday Payroll.
Manage weekly LATAM contractor payment reviews via goLance, ensuring approved hours, deliverables, and completion align with contractual terms.
Reconcile goLance 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 goLance.
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.
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 goLance, ensuring: Alonso & Alonso remains a protected contracting entity (not a direct employer). ILO compliance. All contracts comply with goLance 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 goLance.
Conduct quarterly internal payroll compliance audits (Workday + goLance).
Collaborate with Legal, HR, and Finance to monitor and update firmwide compliance protocols and ensure timely reporting.
Serve as system administrator for Workday Payroll, maintaining configurations, integrations, and security controls.
Ensure synchronization between Workday Payroll and goLance 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.
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.
Supervise or mentor payroll support staff.
Act as primary liaison to goLance for escalations and compliance verification.
Collaborate with HR Compliance on workforce classification and payroll governance.
Represent Payroll in internal and external audit engagements.