Payroll Manager

King & Spalding • Atlanta, GA

179d • Onsite

About The Position

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape. We are seeking a Payroll Manager to join our team in Atlanta. This position is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of all K&S domestic, international, and partner payrolls.

Requirements

• Strong PC skills and electronic spreadsheet expertise at an intermediate level.
• Detail oriented with ability to apply procedures and policies to various situations.
• Strong people skills and able to lead a team of professionals and communicate well with all levels of personnel.
• At least 5 years of experience with a primary concentration in Payroll including supervisory responsibilities.
• GL & reconciliation experience.
• Domestic and international payroll preparation experience.
• Familiarity with wage & hour, ERISA, EEOC, FMLA, FLSA and other government regulations.
• Exempt position but must be available to work additional hours as required.
• Must be available to work at least 3 days per week on site at K&S office in Atlanta.
• Working with record storage cartons requiring lifting of 25-pound cartons.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred (not required)
• Professional Payroll Certification (e.g., “CPP”) preferred
• Workday Payroll experience preferred
• Work experience in a legal or professional services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the U.S. and International Payroll Coordinators in the maintenance of all payroll records and the processing all domestic and foreign payrolls.
• Provide primary back-up coverage to all supervised payroll positions, personally performing payroll processing if needed.
• Review, audit, and approve all payrolls, funding requests, and routine payroll tasks.
• Audit and ensure adequate separation of duties and financial controls.
• Monitor the interface of data between the payroll systems and all other administrative systems, such as the General Ledger, Workday, and InTapp.
• Provide general payroll support to the CHRO and Associate Director Global Payroll.
• Train, manage and evaluate staff.
• Review all draft payrolls for accuracy.
• Plan and implement any required payroll process changes for new offices.
• Manage all payroll processing calendars.
• Prepare year end payroll calendar.
• Manage and supervise all payroll year end tasks.
• Maintain payroll data within Workday.
• Prepare or supervise all G/L interfaces.
• Balance employee loans records to the G/L.
• Clear payroll checks and work with Finance on bank account reconciliations
• Prepare and import special earnings such as bonus or stipends.
• Audit the accuracy of precheck and processed payroll data, such as tax jurisdictions, parking deductions, new Associate and Summer Associate set-up.
• Analyze iTimekeep billable OT hours as compared to Time & Attendance hours, and work with secretarial managers to resolve differences.
• Research, manage, and implement payroll changes to support new tax law changes.
• Configure and run ad-hoc reports as needed.
• Prepare and process Profit Sharing - 401(k) contribution files.
• Maintain current documentation for all Payroll Department responsibilities: U.S. and International payroll procedures. Time & Attendance procedures. iTimekeep and Financial System (Aderant) procedures.

Benefits

• The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance.
• All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees