Payroll & Benefits Manager
Cole Schotz P.C.
Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
(On-Site)
Posted 12 days ago
Salary
$125,000.00
- $150,000.00
Industry
Legal
Salary
- Type
Yearly Salary
Job Function
Benefits
Organization Type/Size
Organization
- Other Description Cole Schotz
P.C. PAYROLL & BENEFITS MANAGER
JERSEY OFFICE
Prominent AM Law 200 law firm with multiple regional office locations seeks a Payroll & Benefits Manager for our New Jersey Office. The Payroll & Benefits Manager is responsible for the oversight of accurate, compliant, and timely processing of multistate payroll, administration of firm-wide benefit programs, and ongoing process improvement. This leader will partner closely with HR, Finance, and Firm Leadership to support a high-quality employee experience while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. Key Responsibilities Manage the endtoend payroll process for a multistate payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
Oversee benefits administration including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and leave programs.
Serve as primary liaison with payroll and benefits vendors; lead annual open enrollment and related communications.
Audit payroll and benefits data regularly to maintain data integrity and compliance with all applicable regulations.
Monitor changes in federal, state, and local employment, tax, and wage laws; implement required adjustments.
Support compensationrelated reporting, including yearend W2, ACA filings, 401(k) compliance testing, and audits.
Provide responsive support to employees regarding payroll questions, benefit options, and issue resolution.
Partner with HR and Finance leadership on projects related to system upgrades, process improvement, and firmwide initiatives. Qualifications 5+ years of payroll and benefits experience; law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of multistate payroll regulations and experience managing payroll for employees across multiple jurisdictions.
Proficiency with payroll/HRIS systems (ADP preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities with high attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
CPP, PHR, SHRMCP, or related certification a plus. What We Offer Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
A collegial and supportive work environment where contributions are valued.
Hybrid work flexibility. Salary is commensurate with experience. The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000. Please e-mail resume for consideration to: Gayle P. Englert
Chief Human Resources Officer
Cole Schotz P.C.
Court Plaza North
25 Main Street, P.O. Box 800
Hackensack, NJ 07602-0800
genglert@coleschotz.
com Please visit our website:
www.coleschotz.com
NEW JERSEY/NEW YORK/DELAWARE/MARYLAND/TEXAS/FLORIDA/WASHINGTON D.C.
Cole Schotz is an
Equal Opportunity Employer Job ID:
84569985
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