Sr. Payroll Specialist(Law firm required)

Matura Farrington, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness resources

Professional development support

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Matura Farrington, Inc. is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist in the San Francisco area for a hybrid role with weekly or bi-weekly in-office time.

You will oversee end-to-end payroll operations for employees and partner compensation across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalable processes. The role emphasizes collaboration with HR, Accounting, and firm leadership, and requires strong knowledge of California payroll rules, multi-state payroll, and payroll systems

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience required.
• California payroll regulations and multi-state payroll practices knowledge required.
• Law firm or professional services environment experience strongly preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll for employees and partner compensation.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure timely, accurate payroll across multiple states.
• Monitor California wage and hour requirements and other regulatory updates.
• Support audits, reconciliations, tax reporting and payroll documentation.
• Manage benefit deductions and retirement contributions.
• Maintain payroll workflows in ADP Workforce Now and look for process improvements.
• Generate recurring and ad hoc payroll reports for leadership and finance teams.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll questions and issue resolution.
• Assist with onboarding related to payroll and timekeeping procedures.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance on payroll strategy and confidentiality of compensation data.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Excel

Job description

Hybrid — San Francisco, CA | 1 day in office

Compensation: $100,000 – $140,000 annually

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

A well-established, technology-forward law firm is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join its accounting and finance team. This position offers a highly flexible hybrid/remote structure, with preference given to candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area who can attend the office weekly or bi-weekly as needed.

This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced professional services environment and brings strong expertise in multi-state payroll administration, compliance, and payroll systems management.

Position Overview

The Senior Payroll Specialist will oversee end-to-end payroll operations for employees and partner-level compensation across multiple jurisdictions. In addition to processing payroll, this individual will serve as a key resource on payroll compliance, reporting, process optimization, and systems enhancements.

The position partners closely with HR, Accounting, and firm leadership to ensure payroll operations remain accurate, compliant, efficient, and scalable.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration & Compliance

• Process semi-monthly payroll for employees and partner compensation arrangements
• Maintain payroll records and ensure timely, accurate payroll execution across multiple states
• Monitor and interpret payroll-related regulatory updates, including California wage and hour requirements
• Support audits, reconciliations, tax reporting, and payroll-related documentation
• Manage benefit deductions, retirement contributions, and related payroll adjustments

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain and optimize payroll workflows within ADP Workforce Now or comparable platforms
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll operations through automation and process enhancements
• Participate in payroll system upgrades, integrations, and implementation projects
• Generate recurring and ad hoc payroll reports for leadership and finance teams

Employee & Leadership Support

• Serve as a primary contact for payroll-related questions and issue resolution
• Assist with onboarding support related to payroll and timekeeping procedures
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR and Finance on payroll strategy and operational improvements
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee and compensation data

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience required, law firm experience required
• Strong understanding of California payroll regulations and multi-state payroll practices
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred
• Advanced proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems
• Strong Excel and reporting skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with all levels of an organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred

This position offers significant workplace flexibility, including remote work options, while maintaining periodic in-office collaboration. Candidates located in the San Francisco Bay Area are strongly preferred.

The firm offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, professional development support, wellness resources, and a collaborative culture focused on long-term growth and employee success.