Payroll & Benefits Manager

Payroll & Benefits Manager: Bergen County, NJ: $125,000–$150,000+

We are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to join a sizable professional services firm in Bergen County. This role oversees multi-state payroll operations and firmwide benefits administration, serving as a key partner to HR and Finance leadership. The position offers strong visibility, meaningful operational impact, and the opportunity to support a professional workforce across multiple offices.

What You’ll Love About Working Here:

Supportive and collaborative leadership environment

High-visibility role partnering directly with HR and firm leadership

Opportunity to oversee and improve payroll and benefits operations

Stable firm with strong infrastructure and long-term growth

Team-oriented culture with cross-office collaboration

Payroll & Benefits Manager Benefits:

Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401K with employer contribution

Bonus potential

Generous PTO

Professional growth and advancement opportunity

Hybrid work flexibility

Payroll & Benefits Manager Position responsibilities are:

Oversee end-to-end multi-state payroll processing ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness

Manage administration of firmwide benefits 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 employee communications

Audit payroll and benefits data to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Monitor changes in wage and tax laws and implement required updates

Support year-end reporting including W-2 processing, ACA filings, and 401(k) compliance testing

Supervise payroll and benefits support staff

Partner with HR and Finance leadership on system enhancements and process improvements

Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries with professionalism and discretion

Payroll & Benefits Manager position requirements are:

Approximately 5+ years of payroll and benefits experience

Strong experience managing multi-state payroll

Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now required

Law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical ability and high attention to detail

Ability to build credibility with leadership and staff at all levels

CPP, PHR, SHRM-CP, or related certification is a plus

If you are an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager with strong multi-state payroll and ADP experience seeking a leadership role within a stable professional services environment, please submit your resume for immediate consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Hybrid