Payroll & Benefits Manager - Law Firm (401k + PTO)

Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Generous paid time off

Holiday leave

Job summary

Swift Currie is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee end-to-end biweekly payroll for ~300 employees, including Partners, and to strategically manage the firm’s benefits package. You will serve as the primary contact for pay and perks, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities include open enrollment, retirement plan administration, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll and benefits experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred.
• Law Firm experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Execute accurate biweekly payroll for ~300 employees (including Partners, Associates, admin staff).
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal/state/local regulations and tax filings.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and year-end labor reports for Firm Leadership and Accounting.
• Lead year-end payroll audits and distribution of W-2s and tax docs.
• Manage retirement contributions and communication with the TPA.
• Oversee group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plan administration.
• Lead annual open enrollment and coordinate with vendors.
• Educate new hires on benefits and assist with enrollment.
• Oversee 401(k) plan contributions, testing, and employee education.
• Serve as SME for FMLA, PFL, and firm leave policies.
• Support 1095-C process and plan document compliance.
• Maintain payroll/HRIS data integrity (ADP/Paylocity/UKG).
• Provide prompt, empathetic support for pay discrepancies and benefits coverage questions.

Skills

Excel proficiency

FLSA knowledge

Discretion with confidential data

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Accounting/Business

CPP or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred

Tools

ADP/Paylocity/UKG HRIS

Job description

Swift Currie is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee end-to-end biweekly payroll for ~300 employees, including Partners, and to strategically manage the firm’s benefits package. You will serve as the primary contact for pay and perks, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities include open enrollment, retirement plan administration, and ensuring regulatory compliance.