Benefits & Payroll Lead — In-House Transition Expert

Daley And Associates, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC in Boston, MA is seeking a Benefits & Payroll Specialist to oversee benefits administration and biweekly payroll for approximately 160 employees. This on-site role requires a candidate with 5+ years of progressive benefits and payroll experience and hands-on ADP Workforce Now expertise.

You will work closely with firm leadership and cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, Recruiting) to optimize programs and transition payroll from external to in-house.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of progressive benefits and payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, PFMLA).
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN).
• Experience working with law firms or professional services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of comprehensive employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pension, HSA, disability, life, wellness).
• Lead annual Open Enrollment including communications, plan presentations, and enrollment activities.
• Serve as primary contact for benefits inquiries and guidance on plan options and enrollment.
• Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, retirement plan admins, and third-party vendors.
• Assess existing benefits programs and recommend enhancements and cost-containment strategies.
• Oversee biweekly payroll for ~160 employees, currently with external provider.
• Review payroll data, deductions, adjustments, and reconciliations for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain employee compensation, benefits, and payroll records in ADP WFN.
• Lead transition of payroll processing from external provider to in-house function within ADP WFN.
• Ensure compliance with federal and Massachusetts employment, payroll, benefits, and retirement regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, PFMLA).
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, and Recruiting on onboarding, offboarding, and leave administration.

Skills

Benefits administration

Payroll administration

Regulatory compliance

Open Enrollment

Vendor management

ADP Workforce Now

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now (WFN)

Job description

Daley And Associates, LLC in Boston, MA is seeking a Benefits & Payroll Specialist to oversee benefits administration and biweekly payroll for approximately 160 employees. This on-site role requires a candidate with 5+ years of progressive benefits and payroll experience and hands-on ADP Workforce Now expertise.

You will work closely with firm leadership and cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, Recruiting) to optimize programs and transition payroll from external to in-house.