Payroll and Benefits Clerk

Job description

Powerful Partnerships. Standout Solutions.

Among the 200 largest law firms in the country, Stevens & Lee is a full-service law firm with 230 lawyers serving clients from 19 offices. Our lawyers provide strategic and practical legal counsel at both the regional and national levels and remain dedicated to solving clients' most complex problems and delivering an exceptional client experience. The firm is the cornerstone of , a platform of affiliated professional service firms that provide a full range of legal, investment banking, financial advisory, insurance risk management, public affairs and government consulting services.

Job Overview

The Payroll & Benefits Clerk's primary role will be to support the Payroll Manager in processing payroll, administering our payroll software, and maintaining complete and accurate payroll records. They will also assist with tasks related to employee benefits, internal and external audits, and other ad hoc projects aimed at streamlining existing workflows.

Responsibilities

Support payroll processing and payroll system administration

Maintain accurate payroll records

Assist with employee benefits-related tasks

Contribute to internal and external audit support efforts

Streamline existing workflows

Serve as a resource for employee payroll-related inquiries

Communicate with third-party payroll and benefits providers

Collaborate with the Finance team on specialized projects and departmental priorities as needed

Skills & Competencies Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with respect to sensitive information

Sound judgment, integrity, and dependability

Exceptional time management; ability to adhere to strict deadlines

Qualifications Prior payroll experience (3-5 years)

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

College degree in applicable field preferred

Prior employee benefits experience preferred

Prior Ceridian/Dayforce experience ideal but not required

Job Type:

Full-time

Reports to:

Payroll Manager

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Department:

Finance

Location:

Reading, PA (On-site)

In compliance with federal and state equal opportunity employment laws, The Stevens & Lees Companies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, or gender.

Worksite address

reading, PA, 19610, US

Who can apply

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