Specialist, Payroll Data Analytics

US Offices & Unit•Philadelphia, PA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire Specialist, Payroll Data Analytics. Reporting to the Supervisor, Payroll Data Analytics, under minimal supervision, the Specialist, Payroll Data Analytics, performs payroll analysis and reporting. This position will reside in the Philadelphia office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or minimum of 2 years of relevant payroll, accounting, finance, or data analytics experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate data, and recommend effective solutions.
Experience analyzing payroll and operational data to identify trends, ensure accuracy, and support reporting and decision-making processes.
Ability to analyze payroll files for accuracy, generate payroll reports, prepare business correspondence, and respond professionally to sensitive employee, partner, and management inquiries.
Demonstrated ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions.
Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred, but not required.
Experience with Alteryx or other data analytics/reporting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform payroll data analysis and reporting, including ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of scheduled and ad-hoc requests for payroll data.
Assist with analysis of payroll data, monitor variances and create detailed financial reports in effective and clear formats for use by Payroll, Financial Services and Firm Management to support internal business processes and tax filings.
Understand and stay current with ADP payroll system functionality and how it interacts with other firm systems.
Ability to work with Human Resources, Benefits and Financial Services departments and external vendors (WageWorks, United Way, Benefit Focus, etc.) to ensure that payroll system data is accurate.
Assist Supervisor with special projects and ensures the integrity of the data in the payroll system is maintained.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.