Coordinator, Payroll

Job Description

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

The Payroll Coordinator will be a part of a three-person team ensuring that US personnel and partners are compensated in an accurate and timely manner in compliance with all applicable payroll and tax laws. This position reports to the Payroll Manager. The individual will be required to be in the Houston, Texas office two to three days per week and may otherwise work remotely.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Prepare payroll for employees and partners in domestic offices on a semi-monthly basis

Provide payroll guidance to all offices and verify all data; research and resolve payroll related questions

Enter payroll changes in the system (Workday)

Enter special payroll calculations such as proration of wages, gross-up of earnings, etc.

Prepare off-cycle manual payroll checks, as needed

Audit payroll processes to assure an accurate data is in the system

Process multi-state garnishments

Assist with balancing of payroll each pay period

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Minimum three years of payroll of experience in a professional environment

FPC or CPP preferred, but not required

Experience with Workday or similar system

Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma is required

Exposure to in-house payroll processing

Experience with multi-state payroll and garnishments

General understanding of payroll laws, tax laws and work visas

Demonstrates good judgment, maintains personal integrity and high degree of confidentiality

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and accountability for delivering excellent service

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Maintains a calm and professional demeanor at all times

Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team

Strong computer and technical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and intermediate to advanced experience in Excel

Self-starter who is committed to the job, with flexibility to work overtime as needed

Critical to have consistent schedule and meet payroll processing deadlines

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.

In addition to the Firm's health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com . Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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