Payroll Specialist
Description
About LegalZoom
LegalZoom is on a mission to help people navigate the legal system with confidence and clarity. As a leader in online legal services for over 20 years, we combine technology, attorney-led solutions, and expertise to protect the aspirations, lives, and legacies of millions of customers. If you’re ready to contribute to a collaborative, diverse, and distributed group of creative thinkers and problem-solvers, we can’t wait to meet you.
Where we work
We believe work should work for you. LegalZoom supports a remote-friendly environment that gives employees flexibility and balance. Our Austin, Beaverton, Frisco, Los Angeles Metro, and San Francisco Bay Area offices allow our employees to collaborate with teammates and offer special onsite events, lunches, and more.
We believe work should work for you. LegalZoom supports a remote-friendly environment that gives employees flexibility and balance. Our Austin, Beaverton, Frisco, Los Angeles Metro, and San Francisco Bay Area offices allow our employees to collaborate with teammates and offer special onsite events, lunches, and more.
This role is remote, with occasional office visits in our LA office.
Overview
As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for processing and auditing payroll for over 1000 employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with both federal and state regulations as well as company policies. You will handle all aspects of payroll processing, from new hires and employee changes to terminations, and be a vital resource for resolving payroll inquiries. In addition, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, assist with audits, and provide accounting-level support to the Finance department.
You will
- Process and audit payroll for 1000+ employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations and company policies.
- Audit and make entries related to new hires, employee changes and terminations.
- Research and resolve payroll related inquiries in a timely manner.
- Calculate and process adjustment payrolls.
- Provide timely management and various reporting requests.
- Serve as the go-to resource for managers and employees on payroll inquiries, collaborating to resolve issues and provide training or guides as needed
- Perform accounting level support for the Finance department.
- Perform periodic internal audits of various payroll areas and prepare materials for external audits. Other payroll operational projects and duties as assigned.
You have
- 3-5+ years of experience processing multi-state payroll for 1000+; preferably a major e-commerce company and international payroll processing experience a plus.
- Detailed knowledge of full payroll process, including taxes, deductions, benefits, 401k and in compliance with federal and state requirements.
- Knowledge of ADP WFN software and reporting tools a plus.
- Experience with Sox Compliance requirements and documentation.
- Proficient in Google tools is a plus.
- Leverage technology and AI to drive process improvements.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Self-motivated and proactive about solving payroll issues, identifying process improvements, and sharing knowledge
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required.
- Exceptional organization and attention to detail skills.
- Ability to solve problems as they arise and provide best practices when necessary.
- Proven focus on teamwork, asking for help and helping others.
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, business administration, or a similar field of study or payroll certifications a plus.
LegalZoom is a remote-first company and the national range for this role is ($70,900 - $95,000) . Actual compensation offered will depend on several factors including but not limited to: geographic location, work experience, education, skill level, and/or other business and organizational needs. In addition, an annual bonus, incentive bonus and/or restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package. You will also receive a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as seen below.
● Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
● 401k, With Matching Contributions
● Paid Time Off
● Health Savings Account (HSA)
● Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
● Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
● Plus other wellness benefits to include:
○ Fertility
○ Mental Health
○ One Medical
○ Fringe lifestyle benefits up to $250
Join us in making a difference as we build our future and help ensure access to professional legal advice to all! LegalZoom is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. LegalZoom prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Additionally, LegalZoom is enrolled in the E-Verify program. For additional information on E-Verify, please visit Participation and Right to Work pages.