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Open nowPosted 138 days ago

Payroll Specialist

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Century City, CA, United States
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About Strategic Legal Practices

Strategic 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 Summary

The 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 Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Process semi-monthly payroll for attorneys and non-attorneys using ADP Workforce Now and IHH

• Audit payroll registers against HR update notes prior to each payroll run, verifying new hires, terminations, rate changes, retro pay, partial pay, bonuses, and leave statuses

• Calculate and process retroactive pay for salaried employees resulting from merit increases or corrections

• Ensure accurate payroll treatment for employees on modified schedules, LOA, or immigration-tied work authorization

• Process final pay in compliance with California wage and hour law

Compensation & Data Integrity

• Maintain and audit salary data in ADP against the HR master workbook (Excel), flagging discrepancies for HR Manager review

• Administer year-end merit review cycle inputs including rate changes and effective dates

• Reconcile compensation data for promotions, reclassifications, and internal transfers

• Track and audit deductions, garnishments, and benefit contributions each pay period

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure payroll compliance with California labor law, including meal break premiums, overtime calculations, and final pay obligations

• Support HR Manager on wage and hour audits, including meal break compliance communications

• Prepare payroll reports and summaries for leadership, finance, and benefits reconciliation

• Maintain payroll records in accordance with record retention requirements

• Assist with W-2 processing and year-end tax reconciliations

HR Operations Support

• Coordinate with HR Manager on onboarding and offboarding payroll actions

• Support benefits premium reconciliation between carrier invoices and payroll deductions

• Assist with HRIS data integrity audits (ADP vs. Active Directory vs. HR records)

Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000/per year

Requirements

Required

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a professional services or legal environment

• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now (required)

• Advanced Excel skills — comfortable working in multi-tab workbooks, using formulas, and auditing data across large datasets

• Working knowledge of California wage and hour law

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy under time pressure

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple pay cycles, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously

Preferred

• Experience supporting a multi-department employer in a professional services or legal environment

• Familiarity with payroll for employees on H-1B, OPT, or other immigration-tied work authorization

• Experience with benefits deduction reconciliation

• Prior work in a law firm or legal services environment

• FPC or CPP certification a plus

Benefits

We’re committed to supporting the well-being and success of our team through a robust and thoughtfully designed benefits package, including:

  • 401(k) with Employer Match – Plan for your future with confidence and company support.
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Short-Term, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance – Financial protection for life’s unexpected events.
  • Paid Parking – Convenient and covered, so you can focus on your day.
  • Generous Paid Time Off – Ample time to rest, recharge, and take care of personal matters.
  • Employee Referral Program – Earn rewards for introducing talented individuals to our team.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential resources for personal and professional support.
  • Employee Discount Program – Access to exclusive savings on a variety of products and services.
  • Coverage of bar dues and CLEs
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
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