Payroll Manager

2 days ago

Village of Highland Falls, United States Sperton Global AS Full time

Locations: Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York City, Orange County, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington, DC

Employment Type: Full-Time


About the role:

We are looking to hire a Senior Payroll Manager for one of our client, a prestigious law firm. You will oversee the firm's U.S. payroll operations, ensuring compliance with diverse regulations and wage laws while maintaining payroll efficiency and accuracy. You will lead and support payroll staff, safeguard sensitive compensation data, and collaborate closely with compensation and finance teams to align payroll processes with overall organizational strategy. This role offers a chance to contribute your expertise in a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment within a top-tier legal firm.

What will you do:
  • Manage end-to-end payroll operations across multiple states and offices, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor payroll staff to meet firm standards and support growth.
  • Maintain payroll confidentiality and data integrity, safeguarding sensitive information.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, wage & hour regulations.
  • Collaborate with compensation and finance teams to align payroll processes with firm objectives.
  • Monitor and implement best practices and process efficiencies in payroll delivery.
What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of progressive payroll experience, including 3 years managing payroll teams.
  • Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll laws and regulations.
  • Payroll management experience in law firms or professional services preferred.
  • Proficiency with payroll platforms such as ADP, Workday, or UKG; Workday Payroll Integration experience a plus.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer:
  • Opportunity to work with a leading law firm across dynamic U.S. locations.
  • Full-time employment with potential for career growth and leadership impact.
  • Hybrid opportunity, 3 days from office and 2 days from home.
About Sperton

This position is powered by Sperton, a global recruitment and consulting firm with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We help companies find and manage top talent across borders, delivering fast, compliant, and flexible recruitment, consultant hiring, and global mobility services.

Sound like a good fit?

Apply now and send us your CV — we'd love to hear from you.

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