Payroll Analyst

Latham & Watkins LLP • Los Angeles, CA

14d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Global Finance team. This role will be responsible for supporting payroll processing, coordinating payroll data and transactions across offices and departments, and maintaining payroll-related information in the budget and financial planning systems, while supporting the daily operations of the payroll team by validating, organizing, and processing payroll data to help ensure department objectives and goals are met timely and accurately. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels
• Possess the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus
• Display organizational skills to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• A Certified Payroll Qualification, preferably
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience processing and assisting with complex payroll processes with high employee volume
• A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience
• Experience developing analysis and producing reports, preferably PeopleSoft and ADP experience, preferably

Responsibilities

• Providing accurate and timely completion of assignments and responses to inquiries; ensuring that all tasks and duties completed are done within the firm’s set guidelines and policies
• Assisting leadership with the efficient completion of the bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll process, including off-cycle checks and uploads
• Contributing to projects which may include benefits, retirement and payroll adjustments, analyzing external regulations to create, and executing and maintaining effective practices
• Supporting the Financial Planning team by preparing, processing, validating, and reporting of payroll and compensation related budget data
• Entering, updating, and maintaining payroll-related data (salaries, bonuses, benefits, headcount changes) in budgeting and forecasting systems
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year
• A PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level