Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in Los Angeles, the Payroll Assistant will be responsible for the full payroll processing for up to 600 employees on a semi-monthly basis. Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into the payroll system either manually or via interface.

This role reports to the Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing day-to-day payroll support including answering employee payroll related questions
• Work independently and within a team on ongoing and special projects
• Manual check processing
• Run ad hoc reports in Report Writer, Time & Attendance system, and CMS
• Preparing excel reports, tables and charts
• Preparing and sorting of payroll checks and mailings
• Maintain highly confidential employee payroll records and information, and ensure records are kept confidential in accordance with federal and state regulations and firm guidelines.
• Garnishments, liens, and child support orders processing and management
• Completing employment verifications in accordance with firm policy
• Unclaimed checks, stop payments, and check adjustment processes

• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of the payroll field is desired.
• Knowledge of federal and state overtime and applicable labor laws
• Experience with all types of wage garnishments.
• Effective communication skills and follow-through with employees of all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and analytical skills.
• Ability to perform successfully in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work effectively with a team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wage and hour regulations.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years of experience in Payroll processing desired
• Experience with Workforce Now or ADP system
• Experience with Enterprise eTIME a plus

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $45-55k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.