Multi-state payroll processing jobs

Payroll Administrator

Harter, Secrest Emery LLP · Posted Nov 10, 2026

Rochester, New York, United States
On-site
Full-time · Mid
$65K–$80K per year
5–7 years

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The Payroll Administrator will work closely with the Finance and Human Resources teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with payroll and benefit regulations, and exceptional support to attorneys and staff across the firm.

Compensation

Expected annual salary range: $65,000-$80,000

Responsibilities

Administer multi-state payroll processing and employee setup, including state and local tax withholding, unemployment insurance reporting, work location assignments, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Research and apply jurisdiction-specific payroll requirements for remote workers
Enter, analyze, and accurately process voluntary deductions, benefit and rate changes, and other time sensitive data for complex biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls
Act as primary contact with payroll vendors and liaison with internal partners to ensure proper payroll configuration and ongoing compliance
Review employee time and attendance records for accuracy and follow up with employees and supervisors as needed

Requirements

BS in Finance, Accounting, or other related discipline
Nice to have: ADP
Nice to have: legal or professional service experience

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