Gibson Dunn · 3 hours ago
Payroll Assistant
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $55K/yr
0+ years expGibson 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.
Law Practice
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
Gibson Dunn
Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lawrence Baxter
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Michael Herrick
Chief Financial Officer
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