Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a leading national law firm with multiple offices in the United States. With approximately 500 lawyers and 1,000 personnel, we are a traditional, yet innovative and diverse Firm and our people are our highest priority.

Our Chicago office is seeking a Payroll Manager to manage the Firm's multi-state Staff and Partnership Payroll processes. The Payroll Manager will report to the Director of Accounting and will provide leadership, mentoring, guidance, and training on best practices for the payroll assistant.  They will also perform detailed payroll reporting and analysis and collaborate with Director of Finance, CFO, and Human Resources Department to create seamless end-to-end processes.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage all activities related to multi-state, multi-company Payroll functions firm-wide for 1,000+ staff and attorneys totalling $150MM+ in annual payroll dollars.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate functions related to payroll.  Initiate and carry out change management to improve productivity and achieve department and firm goals.
• Perform activities related to the annual external Audit in areas of responsibility.
• Review work of payroll assistant to ensure timeliness and accuracy of all entries. Mentor payroll assistant to maintain an efficient and high-performing department.
• Understand payroll journal entries, as well as payroll bank and account reconciliations to facilitate reconciliation by Accountants. Research and investigate underlying transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate extensively with Human Resources to identify and resolve issues and ensure seamless end-to-end processes.  Ensure compliance with Accounting best practices and firm policies.
• Provide guidance and direction to Office Managers, Practice Group Leaders, Administrative leaders, and Attorneys to ensure compliance with payroll and other financial policies and adherence to best practices.
• Responsible for, lead and direct the transition of payroll functions during payroll system conversions, mergers, acquisitions, and lateral attorney hiring.
• Proactively identify and discuss issues and their resolution as they arise, review payroll best practices and firm policies, and plan for fluctuations in workload during busy seasons.

Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; a minimum of 5 years of payroll experience with a minimum of 2 years managing a payroll function; a minimum of 3 years of recent experience using Workforce Now; and extensive knowledge of payroll systems, processes, taxation, and garnishments. Certified Payroll Professional designation and knowledge in other areas of accounting and finance preferred.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision/life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k) savings plan and retirement, generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.

As an EOE/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Note To Agencies and Applicants:  At this time, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.