Payroll Benefits Manager

Talent Acquisition LLC; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Acquisition LLC seeks an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee multi-state payroll and firm-wide benefits administration. You will ensure payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and process improvements while partnering with HR, Finance, and leadership to deliver an exceptional employee experience.

Responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing, benefits administration, vendor liaison, annual open enrollment, and year-end reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (prefer ADP).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end multi-state payroll, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing.
• Oversee administration of employee benefits, including health, retirement, leave, FSA/HSA, life, and disability programs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with payroll, benefits, and retirement vendors.
• Lead annual open enrollment, employee communications, and vendor coordination.
• Audit payroll and benefits data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor payroll, tax, and employment law changes and implement required updates.
• Support year-end activities, including W-2s, ACA reporting, retirement plan compliance, and audits.
• Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Partner with HR and Finance on reporting, system enhancements, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain payroll and benefits policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to handle confidentiality

Education

CPP, PHR, SHRM-CP or equivalent certification

Tools

ADP Payroll

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee multi-state payroll and firm-wide benefits administration. This role is responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, benefits administration, and process improvement while partnering with HR, Finance, and leadership to deliver an exceptional employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end multi-state payroll, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing.
• Oversee administration of employee benefits, including health, retirement, leave, FSA/HSA, life, and disability programs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with payroll, benefits, and retirement vendors.
• Lead annual open enrollment, employee communications, and vendor coordination.
• Audit payroll and benefits data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor payroll, tax, and employment law changes and implement required updates.
• Support year-end activities, including W-2s, ACA reporting, retirement plan compliance, and audits.
• Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Partner with HR and Finance on reporting, system enhancements, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain payroll and benefits policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive payroll and benefits administration experience, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems, preferably ADP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Preferred

• Experience in a law firm or other professional services environment.
• CPP, PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification.
• Experience with HRIS implementations, payroll system upgrades, or process improvement initiatives