Description

Cole Schotz P.C.

PAYROLL & BENEFITS MANAGER - NEW JERSEY OFFICE:

Prominent AM Law 200 law firm with multiple regional office locations seeks a Payroll & Benefits Manager for our New Jersey Office. The Payroll & Benefits Manager is responsible for the oversight of accurate, compliant, and timely processing of multistate 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 endtoend payroll process for a multistate 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 compensationrelated reporting, including yearend W2, 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 multistate 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 problemsolving abilities with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• CPP, PHR, SHRMCP, or related certification a plus.

What We Offer

• 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.

Salary is commensurate with experience. The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000. Please e-mail resume for consideration to:

Gayle P. Englert
Chief Human Resources Officer
Cole Schotz P.C.
Court Plaza North
25 Main Street, P.O. Box 800
Hackensack, NJ 07602-0800
genglert@coleschotz.com

Please visit our website: www.coleschotz.com
NEW JERSEY/NEW YORK/DELAWARE/MARYLAND/TEXAS/FLORIDA/WASHINGTON D.C.
Cole Schotz is an Equal Opportunity Employer