Payroll Manager

About Legora

Legora is on a mission: to redefine how legal work gets done. From the very start we have been clear that we are not building a solution for lawyers; we are building it with them, because that is the only way to ensure it is done the right way, working side‑by‑side every step of the way. Our AI‑native workspace empowers legal professionals to work faster and to ask better questions, unlocking new insights.

Every day we push the boundaries of legal tech to make complex processes smarter, faster, and more human. We are trusted by global firms such as Cleary Gottlieb, Goodwin, Bird & Bird and Linklaters in over 40 countries and we are scaling rapidly. When you join Legora you become part of a team that believes “good enough” isn’t good enough and that the way to win is together.

We’re hiring a Payroll Manager to take ownership of U.S.

-based, multi‑state payroll operations for our growing organization. You’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll execution across the full employee lifecycle while partnering closely with our Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and internal People teams. This role sits at the intersection of payroll operations, compliance, and employee experience. The scope is hands‑on and detail‑oriented, with meaningful impact as the company continues to scale.

• Own full‑cycle U.S. payroll processing across multiple states, including semi‑monthly payroll for the entire employee population
• Manage payroll systems and processes to ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, variable compensation, reimbursements, and wage garnishments
• Partner with our PEO to establish payroll and compliance requirements as the company expands into new states
• Administer payroll‑related benefits deductions and funding, including 401(k), HSA, FSA, and other benefit programs
• Coordinate closely with U.S. People Enablement on payroll changes related to new hires, terminations, open enrollment, and qualifying life events
• Respond to employee payroll and pay‑related benefits inquiries with accuracy and discretion
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local payroll legislation (including FLSA and EEOC), ensuring ongoing compliance and advising leadership on required actions
• Generate, review, and analyze payroll reports, including wage registers, deductions, and quarterly and annual tax filings
• Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard sensitive employee payroll and compensation data

• Proven experience managing full‑cycle, multi‑state payroll operations
• Hands‑on experience supporting payroll for organizations with 500+ employees
• Strong understanding of PEO models and functionality; experience with Extensis
  
  HR is a plus
• In‑depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and compliance requirements
• Experience handling complex payroll reporting, including quarterly and annual filings
• Highly organized, with a strong attention to accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality
• Clear and effective communicator, able to support both employees and leadership

At Legora, we believe great teams are built on diversity of thought and experience. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive, high‑performance culture where everyone can do their best work. We welcome people of all backgrounds and don’t discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation Range: $140K – $170K