Payroll and Benefits Manager
We are currently seeking candidates for a Payroll and Benefits Manager at a law firm (multiple locations) in Downtown Boston, MA 02110. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in benefits and payroll experience (ADP WFN).
Yearly Salary: Between $130K-$160K (based on relative work experience) within a 40-hour work week
On-site 5 days per week
Starts November 30th, 2026
Responsibilities
- Process payroll for 160 professionals (ADP WFN)
- Set pay schedules and employee offer letters
- Payroll reporting
- Reconcile Payroll for month-end close
- Process all garnishments of benefits
- Work with Leave Administrator, TILT, to ensure accurate pay for employees On Leave
- Set up garnishments and mandatory insurance coverage
- Ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local taxing and labor authorities
- Work with our benefits broker and carriers to ensure successful employee enrollment and off-boarding and audit invoices to ensure accurate billing
- Maintain compliance with employee withholdings and corporate contributions to 401k accounts and the FSA/HSA Programs; reconcile plans monthly to ensure accuracy
- 401k Administration
- Lead the Annual 401k Audit and assist the broker with Annual Benefits Open Enrollment
- Register for and maintain state and local payroll-related accounts
- Manage year-end activities, such as ACA Reporting and W2 distribution
- Pull wage reports for monthly Workers' Compensation reporting and lead annual audit
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 7+ years of experience with benefits administration and payroll processing and reporting
- Experience with Massachusetts payroll laws
- Strong experience with ADP (WFN) Payroll, HR, and Reporting
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulations, filing, and compliance requirements affecting employee pay and benefits, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, SECTION 125, Workers' Compensation, Medicare, Social Security, and DOL requirements
- Experience with Audits, such as Annual Financial Audits and workers' compensation audits
- Experience with leave management and coordination with state and private insurance
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Key Terms: Payroll Manager, Benefits Manager, ADP, ERISA, COBRA, workers' compensation