Payroll & Benefits Manager

Master Search Solutions; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Search Solutions is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to manage the multi-state payroll process and oversee the firm's benefits administration. Your role will involve auditing payroll and benefits data for compliance and supporting compensation-related reporting.

The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in payroll and benefits within a law firm and is proficient in ADP Payroll/HRIS systems. Certifications like CPP or PHR are desirable.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of payroll and benefits experience in a law firm or professional services.
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing.
• Certification such as CPP, PHR, SHRM-CP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end multi-state payroll process.
• Oversee benefits administration for employees.
• Lead open enrollment and manage communications.

Skills

Payroll management

Benefits administration

Data integrity and compliance

ADP Payroll/HRIS systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Our long tenured client, a leading law firm in Northern NJ, is searching for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee multi-state payroll and firm-wide benefits.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Manage end‑to‑end multi-state payroll process.
• Oversee benefits administration (medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life, disability, 401(k), LOA).
• 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.

YOU MIGHT BE THE RIGHT PERSON IF YOU HAVE:

• 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.