Payroll & Benefits Manager

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Payroll & Benefits Manager at leading North Jersey Law firm overseeing multi-state payroll and firm-wide benefits. Managing payroll process and benefits administration for law firm in Northern NJ.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeBergen County • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end‑to‑end multi-state payroll process
Oversee benefits administration
Lead open enrollment, related communications, and assist employees with questions
Audit payroll and benefits data for data integrity and compliance
Support comp‑related reporting, including year‑end W‑2, ACA filings, 401(k) compliance
Process Improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of payroll and benefits experience in a law firm or other professional services firm
Multi-state payroll experience
Proficiency with ADP Payroll/HRIS systems and advanced Excel
CPP, PHR, SHRM-CP, or related certification a plus

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Hard Skills & Tools

Payroll ManagementBenefits AdministrationData Integrity AuditingCompensation ReportingProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications

CPPPHRSHRM-CP