What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Clerk position at Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals?
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Payroll Clerk in our downtown, New York City office.
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
We are looking for a capable Payroll Clerk to assist the Payroll team in overseeing the administrative payroll functions of the organization by ensuring that the payroll workflow is completed and provide assistance to all stakeholders within the payroll process. The ideal candidate would be a methodical, self-starter, coachable, and team player who is detail-oriented and takes pride in their work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Payroll Processing
- Collect and verify timekeeping information for all employees
- Manage employee requests in payroll system including time off requests, direct deposit updates, tax updates, address changes
- First point of contact to assist employees with payroll concerns
- Investigate and resolve employee payroll concerns
- Complete employment verifications
- Ensure that all quarterly payroll returns are accounted for and filed
- Manage customer service cases with payroll software provider
- Manage tax agency account numbers relevant for tax filings
Qualifications
- At least two years of payroll processing experience
- Proven experience working within a Payroll/Human Resource capacity
- Must have experience and knowledge of relevant software (e.g. UKG and Microsoft Office)
- Experience in data collection, entry, and reporting with great attention to detail and confidentiality
- Solid knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and regulations
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication abilities with aptitude in problem-solving
- BS/BA in Accounting, Business Administration or Human Resources is a plus
Why Should You Apply?
- Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.
