Payroll Administrator

Company OverviewSlater 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 preferredPosition Overview: Payroll AdministratorWe 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 ResponsibilitiesPayroll Processing & AdministrationEnd-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 & RequirementsExperience: 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.Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to precision, an analytical approach to problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to confidentiality.Benefits:401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceWork Location: In person