Multi-State Payroll Specialist | Compliance & Analytics

Slater Slater Schulman LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Slater Schulman LLP is seeking a detail-oriented 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.

This hands-on role requires 3–5 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services, with Paychex or ADP proficiency and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of direct payroll processing experience; law firm or professional services experience preferred.
• Experience with Paychex, ADP or similar payroll platforms; strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Strong working knowledge of Federal, NY State, and multi-state wage and hour laws.
• Core traits include attention to detail, confidentiality and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 PTO accruals.
• Maintain data integrity within the payroll/HRIS platform and generate payroll reports and GL exports.
• Oversee year-end reporting, including W-2 reconciliation, verification, and distribution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Payroll processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Paychex

ADP

Excel

Job description

Slater Schulman LLP is seeking a detail-oriented 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.

This hands-on role requires 3–5 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services, with Paychex or ADP proficiency and strong Excel skills.