Job Details
Messner Reeves LLP, a national law firm, is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Payroll and Benefits Manager to join our team in Denver.
The Payroll and Benefits Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of payroll and benefits processes.
Responsibilities:
- Implement, maintain, and review payroll systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, regulations, and trends across all states that employees reside in.
- Manage full-cycle multi-state payroll for exempt, non-exempt employees.
- Work with the HR Department to develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures as it relates to payroll.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and other benefits.
- Work closely with accounting to reconcile payroll and benefits accounts.
- Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations.
Qualification:
- Minimum 5 years experience.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
- Bachelor s degree.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative. Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Law Firm experience is a PLUS!
We offer a great working environment, competitive compensation, and full benefits.