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About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About The Role
The Payroll Coordinator is an integral part of Latham’s Global Finance team. This role will be responsible for performing all activities necessary to process payroll efficiently and accurately, while maintaining the payroll team email inbox, responding to employee payroll queries, performing data entry tasks in various payroll systems, and reviewing and updating the payroll submission documents. This role will be located in either our London or Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
* Proactively collating all payroll-related supporting documentation, e.g. starters, leavers, maternity, etc.
* Processing new starters (e.g., ensuring all new hire documentation is received) and leavers (e.g., ensuring all leaver documentation is submitted to employees)
* Uploading and inputting additional ad hoc spreadsheet information in the payroll software, e.g. overtime, benefits, additional allowances
* Assisting with the maintenance of employee personal data through the firm’s payroll systems
* Liaising with the Well-Being & Benefits department to ensure the timely process of benefits payroll administration
We’d love to hear from you if you:
* Possess strong communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to convey department procedures and objectives in a professional and tactful manner
* Demonstrate the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion
* Exhibit knowledge and understanding of typical work processes performed daily in an office environment
And have:
* Experience in a payroll/legal accounting role, preferably
* Experience with Multiple Payroll Frequencies, preferably
* A high school diploma or equivalent, preferably
Benefits & Additional Information
* Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
* A pension plan
* Wellness programs
* Employee discounts
* And more!
Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #EntryLevel
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