Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Job Description:
The Payroll/Benefits Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Payroll and Benefits functions for a prestigious legal group. This position is responsible for coordinating firmwide payroll and benefits administration while providing support to the accounting team. This role reports to the Payroll and Benefits Manager.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment that requires strict confidentiality.
Our firm maintains a collegial work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development. We strive to see our employees grow! As our team-members progress and demonstrate a consistent ability to meet performance standards, promotional opportunities become available.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Payroll Administration:
- Process and audit payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, rate changes, and deductions
- Review and correct timecards and coordinate PTO approvals
- Input batch payroll data and audit payroll changes for accuracy
- Sort, prepare, and distribute paychecks
- Manage payroll inbox and respond to employee inquiries in a timely manner
- Assist with resolving payroll discrepancies and state tax jurisdiction issues
- Perform ad hoc payroll, benefits, or accounting-related tasks as requested by the Payroll and Benefits Manager or VP of Finance
Benefits Administration:
- Assist with or conduct new hire benefit orientations and support employees with benefit enrollment and elections
- Support Open Enrollment preparation and execution
- Maintain benefit records and ensure benefit changes are accurately entered into the system
- Assist employees with benefit claims and general benefits inquiries
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to manage multiple tasks independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong attention to detail with accurate data entry skills
- Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to quickly learn and effectively use payroll and benefits systems
- Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills
Required Education and Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC is a national law firm specializing in creditors’ rights and real estate law, offering employees the opportunity to work on high-impact legal matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong growth potential. RASCP fosters a collaborative, performance-driven culture where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute to meaningful client outcomes, and continuously develop their skills within a fast-paced, evolving legal environment. Employees benefit from exposure to complex, high-impact legal matters, creating opportunities for professional growth, specialization, and long-term career development in a dynamic and essential sector of the legal industry.
With a team of over 1,100 professionals operating across 20 states, RASCP has a strong reputation for delivering innovative, efficient, and results-driven legal solutions in areas including foreclosure, bankruptcy, litigation, compliance, and real estate matters. RASCP combines the resources and reach of a large organization with a client-focused, boutique-style approach, allowing teams to provide tailored solutions while maintaining strong attorney-client relationships.