Payroll SpecialistStrategic Legal Practices, APC (SLP) is a leading plaintiff-side consumer protection and lemon law litigation firm headquartered in Century City. SLP fights for consumers against some of the nation's largest automakers, combining aggressive advocacy with cutting-edge legal technology, including government-grade AI tools, to deliver results at scale. We are growing rapidly and looking for talented professionals who want to do meaningful work in a dynamic, high-performance environment.Position SummaryThe Payroll Specialist reports to the HR Manager and owns end-to-end payroll processing across salaried and hourly classifications, working closely with ADP and the firm's HRIS.
The ideal candidate is detail-obsessed, thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, and can independently manage complex payroll cycles with minimal supervision.Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll ProcessingProcess semi-monthly payroll for attorneys and non-attorneys using ADP Workforce Now and IHHAudit payroll registers against HR update notes prior to each payroll run, verifying new hires, terminations, rate changes, retro pay, partial pay, bonuses, and leave statusesCalculate and process retroactive pay for salaried employees resulting from merit increases or correctionsEnsure accurate payroll treatment for employees on modified schedules, LOA, or immigration-tied work authorizationProcess final pay in compliance with California wage and hour lawCompensation & Data IntegrityMaintain and audit salary data in ADP against the HR master workbook (Excel), flagging discrepancies for HR Manager reviewAdminister year-end merit review cycle inputs including rate changes and effective datesReconcile compensation data for promotions, reclassifications, and internal transfersTrack and audit deductions, garnishments, and benefit contributions each pay periodCompliance & ReportingEnsure payroll compliance with California labor law, including meal break premiums, overtime calculations, and final pay obligationsSupport HR Manager on wage and hour audits, including meal break compliance communicationsPrepare payroll reports and summaries for leadership, finance, and benefits reconciliationMaintain payroll records in accordance with record retention requirementsAssist with W-2 processing and year-end tax reconciliationsHR Operations SupportCoordinate with HR Manager on onboarding and offboarding payroll actionsSupport benefits premium reconciliation between carrier invoices and payroll deductionsAssist with HRIS data integrity audits (ADP vs. Active Directory vs. HR records)Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000/per year