Payroll & Benefits Manager
Master Search Solutions · Remote · posted Jun 30, 2026
What this role actually asks for
Extracted by RemoteHuntMust have
- •4+ years payroll and benefits experience
- •Multi-state payroll experience
- •Proficiency with ADP Payroll/HRIS
- •Advanced Excel skills
- •Manage end-to-end payroll process
- •Oversee benefits administration
Nice to have
- •Law firm or professional services experience
- •CPP, PHR, SHRM-CP certification
Tools and technologies
The full posting
Our long tenured client, a leading law firm in Northern NJ, is searching for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee multi-state payroll and firm-wide benefits. IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL: Manage end‑to‑end multi-state payroll process. Oversee benefits administration (medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life, disability, 401(k), LOA. Lead open enrollment, related communications, and assist employees with questions. Audit payroll and benefits data for data integrity and compliance. Support comp‑related reporting, including year‑end W‑2, ACA filings, 401(k) compliance. Process Improvement. YOU MIGHT BE THE RIGHT PERSON IF YOU HAVE: 4+ years of payroll and benefits experience in a law firm or other professional services firm. Multi‑state payroll experience. Proficiency with ADP Payroll/HRIS systems and advanced Excel. CPP, PHR, SHRM‑CP, or related certification a plus. Master Search Solutions is a direct hire recruiting firm that specializes in the New Jersey marketplace. We have over 3 decades of experience connecting top talent with leading businesses. We are committed to (and celebrate) diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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