Payroll & Benefits Manager

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned payroll and benefits professional in New Jersey to oversee multi-state payroll, benefits, and open enrollment. You will lead communications with employees, ensure data integrity, and drive compliance across reported areas.

The role requires 4+ years in payroll/benefits within professional services, strong ADP/HRIS and advanced Excel skills, and relevant certifications are a plus. Join a team focused on accuracy and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of payroll and benefits experience in a law firm or other professional services firm.
• Multi-state payroll experience.
• Proficiency with ADP Payroll/HRIS systems and advanced Excel.
• CPP, PHR, SHRM-CP, or related certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end multi-state payroll process
• Oversee benefits administration
• Lead open enrollment, related communications, and assist employees with questions
• Audit payroll and benefits data for data integrity and compliance
• Support comp‑related reporting, including year‑end W‑2, ACA filings, 401(k) compliance
• Process Improvement

Skills

Advanced Excel

ADP Payroll/HRIS

Payroll processing

Education

Certification in CPP/PHR/SHRM-CP

Tools

ADP Payroll/HRIS

Job description

• Manage end‑to‑end multi-state payroll process
• Oversee benefits administration
• Lead open enrollment, related communications, and assist employees with questions
• Audit payroll and benefits data for data integrity and compliance
• Support comp‑related reporting, including year‑end W‑2, ACA filings, 401(k) compliance
• Process Improvement

Requirements

• 4+ years of payroll and benefits experience in a law firm or other professional services firm
• Multi‑state payroll experience
• Proficiency with ADP Payroll/HRIS systems and advanced Excel
• CPP, PHR, SHRM-CP, or related certification a plus