HR Payroll & Benefits Specialist

About Our Firm:

Attorneys at Scott+Scott are passionate about their work. Our firm attracts some of the top talent in the legal industry because of the impact they can have on the Firm, the law, and global corporate governance. At Scott+Scott lawyers can stand toe to toe with the Goliaths of the corporate world. As a Firm, we believe in investing in our attorneys and encourage those with entrepreneurial spirits to grow their practices. Our team is known for its highly collaborative and international culture. We have offices both in premier cities throughout the world as well as Idyllic towns across the US. Young attorneys work side by side with some of the most respected litigators in the world. Scott+Scott is home to attorneys seeking a Firm that can help them compete and succeed at the highest levels of sophisticated plaintiff litigation.

Summary:

Scott+Scott is seeking a dynamic HR Payroll and Benefits Specialist to be a part of the Human Resources team processing semi-monthly Payroll and assisting with the administration of Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: *

Payroll Administration:

• Performs all necessary functions in the preparing for and processing payroll.
• Works closely with Account representative and Payroll and Tax support with outside vendors on any updates or processes required for accurate and timely payroll processing and quarterly and year end requirements.
• Accurately enters data into Payroll/HRIS system and generates related reports on a scheduled basis (overtime, attendance, PTO reports, etc.).
• Process garnishment or child support orders as needed including notification to employees, set up in payroll system, etc.
• Plan, conduct and report results of audits annually (payroll, PTO, 401k, etc.).

Benefits Administration:

• Assist with annual open enrollment period, including preparation (or revision) and distribution of materials.
• Maintains ongoing tracking and reporting of leave management as requested.
• Works with third-party administrator to administer short-term disability, state paid leave programs and other leave of absence programs communicating with leadership and associates as required.

Department Support:

• Reviews and approves assigned workflow changes from HRIS system to implement employee specific changes to taxes, direct deposits, etc. submitted through employee self service functionality.
• Exports data from HRIS/Payroll system for various reporting functions including but not limited to attendance, headcount, and turnover reports.
• Processes background checks and assist with new hire onboarding.
• Provides support to HR team, responds to employee inquiries and performs other duties as assigned.

*This job description reflects Firm management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Accounting, or related field or equivalent with relevant on the job experience and training required.
• At least 3+ years of experience administering payroll with exceptional technical skill and attention to detail required.
• Experience with HRIS administration and benefits processes.
• Multi-state processing is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products required including Word and Excel.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Paycom desirable.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, and/or CPP certification preferred.

Required Competencies:

Analytical:

• Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience in data discovery, recovery and analysis.

Problem Solving:

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Technical Skills:

• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service:

• Responds promptly to users needs; Solicits users feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Displays good conflict resolution skills; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Teamwork:

• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.