Job Openings Compensation Compliance Manager

About the job Compensation Compliance Manager

Organization: Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law, PLLC
Reports to: Director of Human Resources
Employment Type: Full-Time – Remote
Location: Remote

About Us

At Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law, we believe that compliance, ethics, and operational excellence are the foundation of sustainable growth. As a mission-driven law firm transforming lives through compassionate legal advocacy, we uphold the highest standards in how we manage and compensate our team members and contractors.

We are seeking a Payroll Compliance Manager to oversee all aspects of U.S. employee payroll and LATAM contractor governance through Workday and goLance. This role ensures that all payroll operations are conducted accurately, timely, and in full compliance with U.S. regulations, cross-border contractor governance requirements, and platform-based labor standards maintaining Alonso & Alonsos status as a protected contracting entity under LATAM employment law.

Job Summary

The Payroll Compliance Manager leads all payroll operations for the firms multi-jurisdictional workforce, including bi-weekly U.S. employee payroll and weekly LATAM contractor payments processed through goLance. The position requires deep expertise in Workday Payroll administration, compliance auditing, related payroll reporting, and international contractor oversight.

The ideal candidate is compliance-driven, process-oriented, and analytical, capable of building scalable systems, ensuring legal integrity, and maintaining seamless coordination across HR, Finance, and Compliance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

  • Oversee and process bi-weekly payroll cycles for all U.S.-based employees using Workday Payroll.

  • Manage weekly LATAM contractor payment reviews via goLance, ensuring approved hours, deliverables, and completion align with contractual terms.

  • Reconcile goLance disbursement reports with firm accounting records via GL mapping for transparency and accuracy.

  • Coordinate with Finance for funding approvals, exchange rate monitoring, and platform fee tracking.

  • Conduct periodic compliance checks of contractor activity within goLance.

  • Maintain accurate and confidential payroll and contractor documentation for audit purposes.

  • Ensure timely reporting, including quarterly payroll taxes, California pay data reporting, and other jurisdictional reporting requirements.

Compliance & Regulatory Management

  • Ensure full compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local payroll laws, including:

    • FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act)

    • IRS and DOL wage and reporting regulations

    • State wage payment, UI, and new hire reporting laws.

  • Maintain all required filings: W-2, W-4, 941, 940, SUI, FUTA, and 1099.

  • Oversee LATAM contractor management exclusively through goLance, ensuring:

    • Alonso & Alonso remains a protected contracting entity (not a direct employer).

    • ILO compliance.

    • All contracts comply with goLance Terms of Service, anti–money laundering (AML), and cross-border payment laws.

    • Proper contractor classification under IRS 1099 and independent contractor guidelines.

    • Data governance alignment with GDPR and LATAM regional data laws as administered by goLance.

  • Conduct quarterly internal payroll compliance audits (Workday + goLance).

  • Collaborate with Legal, HR, and Finance to monitor and update firmwide compliance protocols and ensure timely reporting.

System Management & Process Optimization

  • Serve as system administrator for Workday Payroll, maintaining configurations, integrations, and security controls.

  • Ensure synchronization between Workday Payroll and goLance systems for consolidated remittance and reporting.

  • Build and maintain standardized SOPs for payroll and contractor payment workflows.

  • Lead testing, validation, and documentation during Workday system updates or regulatory changes.

Reporting & Analytics

  • Generate accurate payroll and compliance reports for HR, Finance, and executives.

  • Track payroll accuracy, error rates, and processing time metrics.

  • Produce monthly reconciliation reports and year-end summaries.

  • Partner with Finance to forecast payroll costs and analyze trends for fiscal planning.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Supervise or mentor payroll support staff.

  • Act as primary liaison to goLance for escalations and compliance verification.

  • Collaborate with HR Compliance on workforce classification and payroll governance.

  • Represent Payroll in internal and external audit engagements.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

  • Workday Payroll Certification required.

  • 5+ years of multi-state U.S. payroll management experience.

  • 2+ years of experience overseeing contractor payroll via goLance, Upwork, or similar platforms.

  • Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll tax law and cross-border contractor compliance.

  • Demonstrated experience maintaining SOX, GDPR, and data integrity standards.

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

Core Competencies

  • Regulatory Expertise: Demonstrates mastery of payroll compliance, classification, and tax law.

  • Operational Precision: Executes payroll with accuracy, transparency, and timeliness.

  • Governance Stewardship: Protects firms compliance posture as a contractor-only LATAM entity.

  • Analytical Insight: Translates data into actionable process improvements.

  • Leadership Integrity: Models accountability, confidentiality, and ethical excellence.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1. Payroll Accuracy & Timeliness

  • 100% on-time processing for all U.S. and LATAM payroll cycles.

  • 99.8% accuracy rate across calculations and disbursements.

  • Zero missed cycles or delayed payments.

2. Compliance & Audit Readiness

  • 0 audit findings or compliance violations.

  • 100% compliance with all tax filings and deadlines.

  • Quarterly internal payroll audits with completed documentation.

  • 100% adherence to contractor classification standards.

  • GoLance transactions reconciled within 5 business days of each cycle.

3. System Integrity & Data Governance

  • 100% synchronization between Workday and goLance data.

  • Zero data breaches or unauthorized access events.

  • 7-year retention compliance for payroll records.

  • On-time SOX and GDPR audits with no remediation required.

4. Process Optimization & Efficiency

  • 15% reduction in manual corrections within 6 months.

  • 10% reduction in payroll cycle time.

  • 90% SOP compliance across payroll processes.

  • 95% of payroll inquiries resolved within 2 business days.

5. Financial Accuracy & Reporting

  • 100% reconciliation rate between payroll and accounting ledgers.

  • All filings and payments are completed before the statutory due dates.

  • Monthly variance reports are issued within 3 business days post-close.

  • Quarterly dashboards delivered on time.

6. Stakeholder Satisfaction & Collaboration

  • 90% satisfaction among HR, Finance, and Leadership stakeholders.

  • Zero unresolved payroll escalations.

  • Evidence of cross-departmental collaboration in audit success.

7. Professional Development & Certification

  • Active Workday Payroll Certification maintained.

  • Annual completion of compliance and data privacy training.

  • Participation in quarterly payroll policy reviews.

Salary and Benefits

  • Salary: $70,000 to $125,000, DOE and Location

  • Benefits:

    • 401(k)

    • Dental insurance

    • Health insurance

    • Paid time off

    • Vision insurance

    • Mental health support

    • Continuing education allowance

    • Home office allowance

Work Environment

  • Remote Role

  • Occasional travel for audits or team training.

  • Collaborative, compliance-driven, and mission-centered culture.

Application Process

You may apply to our career page: https://alonsoandalonsolaw.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/Alonso

Physical Demands

This position primarily involves sedentary work, requiring the ability to sit for extended periods while using a computer, phone, and other office equipment. Must handle typing and data entry tasks efficiently.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Alonso & Alonso attorneys at law is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.



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