CivicMinds, Inc ยท 13 hours ago
Payroll and Benefits Coordinator
CivicMinds, Inc is a prominent AM Law 200 law firm seeking a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator for their New Jersey Office. The role involves managing payroll processing, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing support to employees regarding payroll matters.
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
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
Benefits
Provide employee benefits counseling.