Payroll Specialist

Slater Slater Schulman LLP · West Babylon

FULL TIME

Job Description

Company Overview

Slater Schulman LLP is a growing, national law firm with a head office in Melville, NY. We are seeking a detail-oriented, high-integrity

Payroll Specialist

to own our payroll processing administration. You will manage the end-to-end payroll cycle to ensure accurate and timely compensation for our expanding multi-state team.

Position Overview

The Payroll Specialist will manage all aspects of payroll administration, time tracking, tax compliance, and payroll-related benefits reporting. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role suited for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and possesses deep knowledge of payroll regulations.

Requirement:

Must have 3–5 years of recent dedicated experience in multi-state payroll processing.

Key

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Administration

Execute end-to-end payroll

processing for all hourly, salaried, and partner track employees.

Conduct comprehensive audits

of payroll registers, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings prior to final submission.

Manage time and attendance

entry systems, tracking overtime, leaves, and paid time off (PTO) accruals.

Tax & Compliance

Maintain deep knowledge

of Federal, New York State, and local laws governing payroll practices.

Ensure regulatory compliance

regarding worker classification, overtime exemptions, and statutory benefits.

Oversee year-end reporting , including the reconciliation, verification, and distribution of W-2 forms.

Systems & Record Keeping

Maintain accurate data

and absolute data integrity within the primary payroll/HRIS platform.

Generate payroll reports , general ledger (GL) exports, and custom spreadsheets for leadership and finance teams.

Secure payroll records

and confidential employee files in alignment with privacy laws and firm policies.

Employee Support & Collaboration

Serve as the primary contact

for employee questions regarding paychecks, deductions, withholding changes, and direct deposit.

Partner with finance and HR

teams to reconcile payroll data with benefits deductions, retirement contributions, and insurance premiums.

Qualifications

Experience

3–5 years of direct payroll processing experience; law firm or professional services experience preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Software Skills:

Proven experience running payroll via Paychex, ADP, or a similar platform. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) is required.

Compliance Knowledge:

Strong working knowledge of Federal, NY State, and multi-state wage and hour laws.

Core Traits:

Exceptional attention to detail, strict adherence to confidentiality, and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company	Slater Slater Schulman LLP
Location	West Babylon
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time