Payroll Coordinator

Role Overview:

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 1,000-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

You'll Love It Here If You:

• Embrace learning and continuous improvement

• Set and strive for a high bar of excellence

• Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!

• Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it's harder or takes longer

• Are passionate about what you do

How You'll Help Our Team Succeed:

• Review timesheets for non-exempt employees on a weekly basis and follow up with employees who are missing time.

• Review and validate all new hire setups in all systems and update as necessary.

• Validate foreign national employee set up in the payroll system.

• Review 401k changes and loan repayment reports. Submit 401k contributions and FSA contributions to Plan Administrators.

• Provide ongoing customer support to employees and resolve issues/questions relating to payroll.

• Assist with tax reconciliations, preparation of year-end, worker's compensation and retirement plan audits.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of individual and team work product.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• 2+ years of experience with payroll preparation/processing, payroll reporting and benefit administration on an integrated HR/Payroll system. Professional services experience preferred.

• Current understanding of Federal and State laws and regulations as they pertain to Payroll.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

• Experience in multi-state and foreign payrolls.

• The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm.

• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally.

• Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm's financial and operational functions.

• The mindset to provide superior client service.

• Experience with Workday payroll system preferred.

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.

Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in all eligible locations. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Cornerstone Research, we believe compensation is more than just a base salary. We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes an annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits such as flexible options for healthcare, paid time off, and retirement savings.

San Francisco: $63,800.00 - $82,000.00

Silicon Valley: $65,300.00 - $83,800.00

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Who We Are:

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.

We're looking for passionate individuals who share our firm's core values and can bring varied perspectives and experiences to our team. The firm's uniquely collegial, supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting, enriching aspects of a Cornerstone Research career.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected categories, such as age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, creed/religious belief, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information or testing, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.