Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law, PLLC · 13 hours ago
Compensation Compliance Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expAlonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law, PLLC is a mission-driven law firm focused on compliance and operational excellence. They are seeking a Payroll Compliance Manager to oversee payroll operations for U.S. employees and LATAM contractors, ensuring compliance with various regulations and standards.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Oversee and process bi-weekly payroll cycles for all U.S.-based employees using Workday Payroll
Manage weekly LATAM contractor payment reviews via goLance, ensuring approved hours, deliverables, and completion align with contractual terms
Reconcile goLance disbursement reports with firm accounting records via GL mapping for transparency and accuracy
Coordinate with Finance for funding approvals, exchange rate monitoring, and platform fee tracking
Conduct periodic compliance checks of contractor activity within goLance
Maintain accurate and confidential payroll and contractor documentation for audit purposes
Ensure timely reporting, including quarterly payroll taxes, California pay data reporting, and other jurisdictional reporting requirements
Ensure full compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local payroll laws, including: FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), IRS and DOL wage and reporting regulations, State wage payment, UI, and new hire reporting laws
Maintain all required filings: W-2, W-4, 941, 940, SUI, FUTA, and 1099
Oversee LATAM contractor management exclusively through goLance, ensuring: Alonso & Alonso remains a protected contracting entity (not a direct employer), ILO compliance, All contracts comply with goLance Terms of Service, anti–money laundering (AML), and cross-border payment laws, Proper contractor classification under IRS 1099 and independent contractor guidelines, Data governance alignment with GDPR and LATAM regional data laws as administered by goLance
Conduct quarterly internal payroll compliance audits (Workday + goLance)
Collaborate with Legal, HR, and Finance to monitor and update firmwide compliance protocols and ensure timely reporting
Serve as system administrator for Workday Payroll, maintaining configurations, integrations, and security controls
Ensure synchronization between Workday Payroll and goLance systems for consolidated remittance and reporting
Build and maintain standardized SOPs for payroll and contractor payment workflows
Lead testing, validation, and documentation during Workday system updates or regulatory changes
Generate accurate payroll and compliance reports for HR, Finance, and executives
Track payroll accuracy, error rates, and processing time metrics
Produce monthly reconciliation reports and year-end summaries
Partner with Finance to forecast payroll costs and analyze trends for fiscal planning
Supervise or mentor payroll support staff
Act as primary liaison to goLance for escalations and compliance verification
Collaborate with HR Compliance on workforce classification and payroll governance
Represent Payroll in internal and external audit engagements
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
Workday Payroll Certification required
5+ years of multi-state U.S. payroll management experience
2+ years of experience overseeing contractor payroll via goLance, Upwork, or similar platforms
Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll tax law and cross-border contractor compliance
Demonstrated experience maintaining SOX, GDPR, and data integrity standards
Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills
Preferred
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Mental health support
Continuing education allowance
Home office allowance
Company
Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law, PLLC
Alonso & Alonso is a distinguished immigration law firm with a rich history of providing expert legal services in navigating the complexities of the U.S.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Christopher Alonso
Chief Operating Officer
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