Payroll Assistant

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. The Payroll Assistant will be responsible for full payroll processing for up to 2,200 employees on a semi-monthly basis, maintaining payroll information and providing day-to-day payroll support.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day payroll support including answering employee payroll related questions
• Working independently and within a team on ongoing and special projects
• Manual check processing
• Running ad hoc reports in Report Writer, Time & Attendance system, and CMS
• Preparing Excel reports, tables and charts
• Preparing and sorting of payroll checks and mailings
• Maintaining highly confidential employee payroll records and information, and ensuring records are kept confidential in accordance with federal and state regulations and firm guidelines
• Garnishments, liens, and child support orders processing and management
• Completing employment verifications in accordance with firm policy
• Unclaimed checks, stop payments, and check adjustment processes

Skills

• Effective communication skills and follow-through with employees of all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and analytical skills
• Ability to perform successfully in a deadline-oriented environment
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work effectively with a team
• 0-2 years of experience in Payroll processing
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with Workforce Now or ADP system
• Experience with Enterprise eTime or Workforce manager
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of the payroll field
• Knowledge of federal and state overtime and applicable labor laws
• Experience with all types of wage garnishments
• Demonstrated knowledge of wage and hour regulations

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement benefits
• Paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

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