Payroll & Benefits Manager

Friedman Williams; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Friedman Williams is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager for their Hackensack, New Jersey office. The role involves overseeing the multi-state payroll process, benefits administration, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has strong experience in payroll and benefits management, with a focus on detail and collaboration across teams.

Our client offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll and benefits experience, preferably in law firm or professional services.
• Experience managing payroll for employees across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end to end payroll process for a multi-state payroll.
• Oversee benefits administration including various benefit programs.
• Audit payroll and benefits data regularly to ensure compliance.

Skills

Multi-state payroll regulations

Payroll/HRIS systems (ADP preferred)

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

CPP, PHR, SHRM CP, or related certification

Job description

Payroll & Benefits Manager Hackensack New Jersey

Job ID: 21285

Our client is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager for their New Jersey Office. In this role the Payroll & Benefits Manager will be responsible for the oversight of the processing of multi state payroll, administration of firm-wide benefit programs, and ongoing process improvement. This leader will partner closely with HR, Finance, and Firm Leadership to support a high-quality employee experience while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end to end payroll process for a multi state payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Oversee benefits administration including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and leave programs.
• Serve as primary liaison with payroll and benefits vendors; lead annual open enrollment and related communications.
• Audit payroll and benefits data regularly to maintain data integrity and compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local employment, tax, and wage laws; implement required adjustments.
• Support compensation related reporting, including year end W 2, ACA filings, 401(k) compliance testing, and audits.
• Provide responsive support to employees regarding payroll questions, benefit options, and issue resolution.
• Partner with HR and Finance leadership on projects related to system upgrades, process improvement, and firmwide initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll and benefits experience; law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of multi state payroll regulations and experience managing payroll for employees across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proficiency with payroll/HRIS systems (ADP preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• CPP, PHR, SHRM CP, or related certification a plus.

Our client offers

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A collegial and supportive work environment where contributions are valued.
• Hybrid work flexibility.