Payroll Specialist

LegalZoom•Los Angeles, CA

40d•Remote

About The Position

LegalZoom is on a mission to help people navigate the legal system with confidence and clarity. As a leader in online legal services for over 20 years, we combine technology, attorney-led solutions, and expertise to protect the aspirations, lives, and legacies of millions of customers. If you're ready to contribute to a collaborative, diverse, and distributed group of creative thinkers and problem-solvers, we can't wait to meet you. We believe work should work for you. LegalZoom supports a remote-friendly environment that gives employees flexibility and balance. Our Austin, Beaverton, Frisco, Los Angeles Metro, and San Francisco Bay Area offices allow our employees to collaborate with teammates and offer special onsite events, lunches, and more. This is an LA based remote role, with occasional office visits in our LA office. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for processing and auditing payroll for over 1000 employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with both federal and state regulations as well as company policies. You will handle all aspects of payroll processing, from new hires and employee changes to terminations, and be a vital resource for resolving payroll inquiries. In addition, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, assist with audits, and provide accounting-level support to the Finance department.

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience processing multi-state payroll for 1000+; preferably a major e-commerce company and international payroll processing experience a plus.
Detailed knowledge of full payroll process, including taxes, deductions, benefits, 401k and in compliance with federal and state requirements.
Knowledge of ADP WFN software and reporting tools a plus.
Experience with Sox Compliance requirements and documentation.
Proficient in Google tools is a plus.
Leverage technology and AI to drive process improvements.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Self-motivated and proactive about solving payroll issues, identifying process improvements, and sharing knowledge
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required.
Exceptional organization and attention to detail skills.
Ability to solve problems as they arise and provide best practices when necessary.
Proven focus on teamwork, asking for help and helping others.
Bachelor's degree in business management, business administration, or a similar field of study or payroll certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

Process and audit payroll for 1000+ employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations and company policies.
Audit and make entries related to new hires, employee changes and terminations.
Research and resolve payroll related inquiries in a timely manner.
Calculate and process adjustment payrolls.
Provide timely management and various reporting requests.
Serve as the go-to resource for managers and employees on payroll inquiries, collaborating to resolve issues and provide training or guides as needed
Perform accounting level support for the Finance department.
Perform periodic internal audits of various payroll areas and prepare materials for external audits. Other payroll operational projects and duties as assigned.