Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

About the Role

This position plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Payroll and Benefits functions for a prestigious legal group. The Payroll/Benefits Coordinator coordinates 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. As team members progress and demonstrate a consistent ability to meet performance standards, promotional opportunities become available.

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC (RASCP) 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 performance-driven culture where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work and contribute to meaningful client outcomes.

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
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field

Skills

• 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