Payroll Administrator - Slater Slater Schulman LLP

Company Overview

Slater Schulman LLP is a growing, national law firm with our head office located in Melville, NY. With over 40 years of combined experience advocating for clients in complex, high-stakes litigation, we pride ourselves on a supportive, high-integrity workplace. We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to own our payroll administration and ensure seamless, accurate compensation for our expanding multi-state team. Experience: 3–5 years of recent, dedicated experience in multi-state payroll processing. Experience within a law firm or professional services environment is highly preferred

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Position Overview: Payroll Administrator

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage all aspects of our end-to-end payroll administration, time tracking, tax compliance, and payroll-related benefits reporting.

This is a hands-on, high-ownership role suited for a professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and possesses deep, current knowledge of complex payroll regulations. The ideal candidate will act as a trusted partner to our finance and HR teams, ensuring absolute data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Administration

• End-to-End Execution: Manage flawless, full-cycle payroll processing for all hourly, salaried, and partner-track employees.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous, comprehensive audits of payroll registers, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings prior to final submission.
• Time & Attendance: Oversee time-tracking entry systems, accurately managing overtime, leaves of absence, and paid time off (PTO) accruals.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3–5 years of recent, dedicated experience in multi-state payroll processing. Experience within a law firm or professional services environment is highly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Software Proficiency: Proven expertise utilizing major payroll platforms (e.g., Paychex, ADP). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data manipulation) is required.
• Compliance Expertise: Strong operational knowledge of Federal, NY State, and multi-state wage and hour laws. xklufbp
• Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to precision, an analytical approach to problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to confidentiality.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person