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 Specialist will support the Payroll Manager to ensure that US personnel and partners are compensated in an accurate and timely manner in compliance with all applicable payroll and tax laws. This position is based in Houston, Texas.

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
• 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
• Prepare tax filing, including oversee tax filing with third party vendor
• Process multi-state garnishments
• Assist with balancing of payroll each pay period

Other duties

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 effectively in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to learn quickly
• 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 an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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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