Payroll and Compensation Analyst

Payroll and Compensation Analyst | Leading Law FirmDetroit, MI | $75,000 to $95,000 | Direct HireOur Legal Recruiting team is recruiting for a well established law firm seeking a Payroll and Compensation Analyst to join its Detroit team. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a payroll or financial professional with strong analytical skills who enjoys working with data, compensation, reporting, and financial processes.The Payroll and Compensation Analyst will support payroll and compensation functions for both employee and attorney populations and work closely with Payroll, Tax, Financial Planning & Analysis, Human Resources, Financial Services, and senior leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze payroll data for employees and attorney partners to identify trends, variances, and discrepanciesResearch and resolve payroll issues and exceptionsSupport payroll audits and compliance activitiesAssist with payroll budgeting and labor cost forecastingPartner with FP&A on compensation forecasting and financial planningPrepare payroll expense reports and variance analysesReconcile payroll related general ledger accountsReview payroll taxes, deductions, garnishments, and benefit accounts for accuracyDevelop and maintain payroll reports and dashboardsGenerate recurring and ad hoc reports for senior leadership, Human Resources, and Financial ServicesValidate data accuracy and support reporting requestsProvide ADP support and backup assistance for payroll processingQualificationsExperience in data organization, collection, and analyticsStrong analytical, reporting, and Excel skillsKnowledge of accounting and reconciliation processesAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlinesStrong attention to detail and communication skillsPrior experience with ADP or another payroll system is a plusBachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, Data Science, or a related field preferred