Payroll Benefits Manager

Paramount Legal; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount Legal is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee the full payroll cycle for a large staff and to administer a comprehensive benefits program. The role supports a hybrid work model within a respected law firm environment.

You will manage tax filings, audits, year-end processes, and retirement plan contributions while leading benefits open enrollment and addressing employee questions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, Paylocity, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• CPP, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle biweekly payroll process for a large employee population.
• Administer payroll taxes, reporting, audits, year-end processing, and retirement plan contributions.
• Oversee employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Lead annual open enrollment and new hire benefits orientation.
• Serve as primary resource for payroll, benefits, leave administration, and related policies.
• Maintain HRIS/payroll systems and ensure data integrity.
• Partner with leadership and vendors to ensure programs are compliant.

Skills

Payroll management

Benefits administration

HRIS/payroll systems

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

Workday

Paylocity

Job description

Payroll & Benefits Manager | Hybrid Paramount Legal is recruiting for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to join a highly respected, well-established law firm. This is an outstanding opportunity for a detail-oriented benefits/payroll professional who enjoys managing the full payroll process while overseeing a comprehensive employee benefits program.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle biweekly payroll process for a large employee population, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Administer payroll taxes, reporting, audits, year-end processing, and retirement plan contributions.
• Oversee the firm's employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Lead annual open enrollment and new hire benefits orientation.
• Serve as the primary resource for employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, leave administration, and related policies.
• Maintain HRIS/payroll systems and ensure the integrity of employee data.
• Partner with leadership and outside vendors to ensure all payroll and benefits programs operate efficiently and remain compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, Paylocity, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, employee benefits administration, and leave management.
• CPP, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus.