Payroll And Benefits Manager

Aston Carter; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a seasoned Payroll and Benefits Manager for a prestigious law firm in New York. This pivotal role requires extensive payroll operations experience and effective collaboration across departments to ensure compliance and efficiency. The job offers a supportive hybrid work environment with strong benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) / IRA / Other retirement plans

Vacation and Sick leave

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Short and Long term disability insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll and benefits experience.
• Expertise in managing ADP WorkforceNow.
• Experience in a Law Firm setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll for all employees.
• Oversee employee benefits programs.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations.

Skills

Payroll Management

Benefits Administration

ADP WorkforceNow

Legal Compliance

Job description

Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Payroll and Benefits Manager to join our team at a leading law firm. This high-level role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with deep experience in payroll operations within a legal environment. The ideal candidate will take full ownership of the payroll process and collaborate closely with various departments to ensure seamless execution and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute full-cycle payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as the firm’s subject matter expert on ADP WorkforceNow, including system maintenance, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Oversee and administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and other firm-sponsored plans.
• Act as the primary liaison between payroll, HR, Finance, and Benefits departments to ensure alignment and data integrity.
• Maintain and audit payroll records, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Lead payroll-related projects and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding payroll and benefits inquiries.
• Prepare and submit reports for internal stakeholders and external agencies as required.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of payroll/benefits experience
• Expertise in managing ADP WorkforceNow
• Skilled with benefits administration
• Prior experience working in a Law Firm setting
• Knowledge of state and federal law related to payroll processing

Work Environment

The work environment is supportive and collaborative, offering a hybrid schedule with 2 days working from home in an office setting

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

-Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
-Lief and AD&D Insurance
-Short and Long term disability insurance
-Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
-401k / IRA / Other retirement plans
-Vacation and Sick leave

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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