Payroll Benefits Manager

We are seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee multi-state payroll and firm-wide benefits administration. This role is responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, benefits administration, and process improvement while partnering with HR, Finance, and leadership to deliver an exceptional employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end multi-state payroll, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing.
• Oversee administration of employee benefits, including health, retirement, leave, FSA/HSA, life, and disability programs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with payroll, benefits, and retirement vendors.
• Lead annual open enrollment, employee communications, and vendor coordination.
• Audit payroll and benefits data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor payroll, tax, and employment law changes and implement required updates.
• Support year-end activities, including W-2s, ACA reporting, retirement plan compliance, and audits.
• Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Partner with HR and Finance on reporting, system enhancements, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain payroll and benefits policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive payroll and benefits administration experience, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems, preferably ADP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Preferred

• Experience in a law firm or other professional services environment.
• CPP, PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification.
• Experience with HRIS implementations, payroll system upgrades, or process improvement initiatives