Hybrid Payroll Analyst – Global Finance

Latham & Watkins LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability

401k plan

11+ paid holidays

PTO 23 days/year

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP is seeking a Payroll Analyst in Downtown Los Angeles to support payroll processing, data coordination across offices, and budgeting system maintenance. The role combines in-office presence with a flexible hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll experience, a degree in Accounting/Finance, and familiarity with PeopleSoft and ADP. The team offers a competitive compensation package and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Certified Payroll Qualification preferred
• Minimum three (3) years of payroll processing experience with high employee volume
• Minimum five (5) years cumulative experience
• Experience developing analyses and producing reports
• PeopleSoft and ADP experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support bi‑weekly and semi‑monthly payroll processes, including off‑cycle checks and uploads
• Assist leadership with payroll data processing and reporting
• Maintain payroll data in budgeting and forecasting systems
• Enter and update payroll data (salaries, bonuses, benefits, headcount)
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive information
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely, accurate processing and responses

Skills

Payroll processing

Data coordination

Interdepartmental collaboration

Budget data processing

Confidential information handling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Certified Payroll Qualification

Tools

PeopleSoft

ADP

Job description

Latham & Watkins LLP is seeking a Payroll Analyst in Downtown Los Angeles to support payroll processing, data coordination across offices, and budgeting system maintenance. The role combines in-office presence with a flexible hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll experience, a degree in Accounting/Finance, and familiarity with PeopleSoft and ADP. The team offers a competitive compensation package and extensive benefits.