Job Description
Benefits & Payroll Specialist
We are seeking candidates for a Benefits & Payroll Specialist to join a highly successful law firm based in Boston, MA. The Benefits & Payroll Specialist will oversee benefits administration and payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of progressive benefits and payroll experience, strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, and hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN). This highly visible role will work closely with firm leadership and cross-functional teams, including Finance, HR, and Recruiting, to oversee employee benefits and biweekly payroll, identify opportunities to enhance existing benefit programs, and lead the eventual transition of payroll processing from an external provider to an in-house function.
This is a permanent position that will pay a base salary of $130,000 - $160,000 (depending on experience). This position is required to be on-site 5 days per week in their Boston office.
Responsibilities
We are seeking candidates for a Benefits & Payroll Specialist to join a highly successful law firm based in Boston, MA. The Benefits & Payroll Specialist will oversee benefits administration and payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of progressive benefits and payroll experience, strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, and hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN). This highly visible role will work closely with firm leadership and cross-functional teams, including Finance, HR, and Recruiting, to oversee employee benefits and biweekly payroll, identify opportunities to enhance existing benefit programs, and lead the eventual transition of payroll processing from an external provider to an in-house function.
This is a permanent position that will pay a base salary of $130,000 - $160,000 (depending on experience). This position is required to be on-site 5 days per week in their Boston office.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the administration of the firm's comprehensive employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pension, HSA, disability, life insurance, and wellness offerings.
- Lead the annual Open Enrollment process, including employee communications, plan presentations, enrollment activities, and coordination with benefits brokers and insurance carriers.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing guidance on plan options, coverage, eligibility, and enrollment.
- Manage relationships with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, retirement plan administrators, and third-party vendors to ensure effective service delivery.
- Assess existing benefits programs and recommend enhancements, cost-containment strategies, and new initiatives to firm leadership.
- Oversee biweekly payroll for approximately 160 employees, currently administered through an external payroll provider.
- Review payroll data, employee deductions, adjustments, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
- Maintain accurate employee compensation, benefits, and payroll records within ADP Workforce Now (WFN).
- Lead the eventual transition of payroll processing from an external provider to an in-house function, developing internal procedures, controls, and workflows within ADP WFN.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and Massachusetts employment, payroll, benefits, and retirement regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and Massachusetts PFMLA.
- Partner with Finance, HR, and Recruiting on employee onboarding and offboarding, leave administration, and ongoing employee support.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, including oversight of comprehensive employee benefits programs.
- Strong payroll administration experience, including payroll processing, reconciliations, employee deductions, and regulatory compliance.
- Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN), including its payroll, HR, and benefits administration functions.
- Experienced in managing annual Open Enrollment, 401(k) Safe Harbor plans, retirement benefits, and third-party vendor relationships.
- Well versed in federal and Massachusetts employment, payroll, and benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and PFMLA.
- Prior experience within a law firm, professional services organization, or similarly sophisticated corporate environment preferred.
- Experience coordinating payroll with an external provider and/or overseeing in-house payroll operations.
- CPP or CEBS certification strongly preferred.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Lydia at Lsinger@daleyaa.com.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Boston, MA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $130,000–$160,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 2005 |
| Website | http://daleyaa.com/ |
About Company
Daley And Associates, LLC (“DAA”) is a boutique search, executive, and contract staffing firm located in Boston, MA. We specialize in the placement of Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Administrative, and Life Sciences professionals at all levels. The firm was founded in 2005 by distinguished executives with over 30+ years of staffing agency experience with the mission to create a different kind of recruiting firm, one that provides a very hands-on, consultative approach to the clients they serve.
Daley And Associates works with some of the most prominent businesses in the greater Boston area. Our clients range from promising start-ups to Fortune 100 companies.
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