Payroll Manager

Job Description Payroll Manager Position Type:
Full Time Exempt Hybrid Flexible (work in the office for 3 days, as needed, on a flexible schedule, typically Tuesday to Thursday.) Schedule (range between 8 AM (PST) to 6 PM (PST))

Location:

Los Angeles Residency Requirements:
Washington D.C.:
For all positions based in the Washington, D.C. office, residency within Washington D.C., Maryland or Virginia and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firm's discretion and the nature of the role. Los Angeles and San Francisco Offices:
For all positions based in the Los Angeles and San Francisco offices, residency within the state of California and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firm's discretion and the nature of the role.

Salary Range: $ - $ annually
* * The salary range is the one that Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP reasonably expects to pay for this position. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant’s wage in the event of hire. The posted range is only one component of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP’s Total Rewards package.

The Payroll Manager is responsible for the leadership, administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of the Firm’s payroll operations. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Payroll Manager oversees all payroll activities ensuring accurate and timely processing, regulatory compliance, and adherence to internal controls. The Payroll Manager serves as the Firm’s subject matter expert for payroll administration, payroll taxation, timekeeping, payroll systems, and related compliance matters.

This role leads the Payroll team and partners closely with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, and external vendors to ensure operational excellence and exceptional employee service. In partnership with Finance and Human Resources, the Payroll Manager drives process improvement initiatives, leverages technology and reporting tools to increase efficiency and accuracy, develops and maintains effective internal controls, minimizes organizational risk, and provides strategic payroll support to Firm leadership.

Oversees and manages all aspects of the Firm’s payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly payrolls. Directs payroll activities related to salaries, bonuses, supplemental compensation, benefits deductions, expense reimbursements, garnishments, taxes, retirement contributions, and other payroll-related transactions. Reviews and approves payroll registers, audit reports, and reconciliations prior to payroll transmission. Ensures timely and accurate processing of payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, promotions, compensation changes, leaves of absence, tax and retirement elections, and other payroll related transactions.

Oversees timekeeping administration and ensures accurate reporting of hours worked, overtime, vacation, sick and leave balances, as applicable. Maintains payroll records and documentation in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory, and Firm requirements.

Manages payroll audits, tax notices, inquiries, and internal and external reporting requirements. Develops, implements, and maintains payroll controls and audit procedures to safeguard and minimize risk. Conducts periodic reviews of payroll processes to identify compliance concerns, control weaknesses, and operational risks.

Designs and maintains complex payroll analysis, reconciliations, and reporting models utilizing advanced Excel functionality including VLOOKUP, formulas and pivot tables. Prepares payroll-related analyses relating to compensation, taxes, benefits, headcount, and labor costs. Partners with Finance to ensure timely and accurate payroll journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. Supports budgeting, forecasting, and compensation-related reporting activities. Provides payroll-related schedules, reports, and support for audits and reviews.

Serves as the primary system owner and subject matter expert for ADP Workforce Now, ADP Workforce Manager, and related payroll technologies. Partners with Human Resources and other stakeholders to support and optimize Workday integrations and payroll-related system functionality. Oversees payroll system…