Payroll and Benefits Coordinator Role

Hackensack, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position- PAYROLL AND BENEFITS COORDINATOR

Location- Hackensack NJ

Mode- Onsite

Prominent AM Law 200 law firm with multiple regional office locations seeks a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator for our New Jersey Office. The Payroll and Benefits Coordinator is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees. This role maintains payroll records audits timekeeping data ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and provides exceptional support to employees regarding payroll matters. The ideal candidate is detail oriented organized and able to manage sensitive information with discretion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Payroll and Benefits Processing

Manage end-to-end payroll and benefits administration in ADP Workforce Now performing regular data imports audits and reconciliations.
Verify timecards hours worked overtime and leave accruals.
Review and validate payroll data to ensure accuracy before transmission.

Compliance & Reporting

Ensure payroll practices comply with federal state and local laws.
Process and maintain garnishments deductions and wage assignments.
Assist with quarterly and annual payroll tax filings and reconciliations.
Support year-end activities including W 2 preparation and audits.

Employee Support

Respond to employee payroll inquiries with clarity and professionalism.
Maintain confidential payroll and employee information.
Assist with new hire onboarding related to payroll and timekeeping systems.

Systems & Data Management

Accurately maintain payroll records employee changes and system updates.
Reconcile payroll accounts and collaborate with Finance on general ledger postings.
Work with HR and IT to resolve payroll system issues and enhancements.

Benefits

Provide employee benefits counseling.
Review monthly premium statement calculations for medical and life insurers.
Maintain ongoing relationships with insurance companies and brokers to effectuate new enrollments and resolve issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

Associate degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field; or equivalent experience.
2 years of payroll processing experience.
Working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now payroll and benefits solutions.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data entry formatting and data validation.
Strong knowledge of payroll laws tax regulations and wage & hour compliance.
High level of accuracy confidentiality and attention to detail.

Preferred

Experience with multi state payroll.
Understanding of general ledger accounting.
Payroll certification (FPC or CPP) is a plus.
Prior law firm experience a plus.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Analytical skills and problem solving ability
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent communication and customer service
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
High integrity and discretion with sensitive data

Position- PAYROLL AND BENEFITS COORDINATOR Location- Hackensack NJ Mode- Onsite Prominent AM Law 200 law firm with multiple regional office locations seeks a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator for our New Jersey Office. The Payroll and Benefits Coordinator is responsible for ensuring accurate and...