Teams at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

The Payroll Manager leads multi-state payroll operations, compliance, audits, reporting, system administration, controls, and process improvements. The role manages payroll staff, oversees ADP and Workday integrations, prepares payroll and finance analyses, supports budgeting and audits, and partners with HR, Finance, Benefits, and vendors. Responsibilities include payroll taxation, reconciliations, timekeeping, benefits deductions, system implementations, documentation, risk management, and employee service.

Manages candidate engagement and Keep in Touch programs throughout the legal recruiting lifecycle. Coordinates campaigns, events, milestones, communications, and follow-up activities while maintaining candidate data in recruiting systems. Owns engagement workflows, data quality, reporting, documentation, and user support. Converts engagement strategy into project plans, coordinates cross-functional recruiting partners, analyzes trends, and recommends process improvements. Supports emerging talent initiatives, including summer associate, judicial clerkship, and law-school recruiting programs.

The Human Resources Business Partner advises leaders on employee relations, performance management, talent development, workforce planning, investigations, and employment practices. The role leads annual HR processes, succession planning, workforce assessments, and manager coaching while collaborating with HR Operations, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition. It also manages HR projects, analyzes metrics, supports organizational effectiveness, and ensures consistent, legally compliant workplace practices.