Manager, Payroll

Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the Payroll Department: Oversee the development of the payroll supervisor and specialist. This includes human resource issues for the team - performance evaluations, pay increase considerations, addressing performance concerns, and evaluating the overall team structure. Provide training and support to new team members or other departments on payroll-related matters.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Manage the relationship between the payroll processor (ADP) and Cozen O'Connor
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Manage the relationship of payroll with other departments at Cozen, including finance (Tax, FP&A, GL, etc.) and Human Resources
• Project Leadership: Lead all payroll-related projects, including new software implementation, requests for proposals for payroll processors, and review of jurisdictional requirements
• Internal Controls: Ensure internal controls are in place and properly followed; assist with developing additional controls. Help coordinate and respond to various external audit inquiries
• Special Needs Identification: Identify and address special needs for various legal practices
• Payroll Processing: Ensure timely and accurate processing of semi-monthly payroll
• Year-End Processes: Manage year-end processes, including tax form preparation (e.g., W-2s) and summaries for employees
• Best Practices: Stay updated with best practices in payroll processing and technology advancements to recommend improvements. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of current tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of supervisory and payroll experience
• Prior experience in a law firm and working knowledge of payroll software (ADP) are highly desirable
• Proven ability to supervise a team in a continuously changing environment
• Ability to identify risk areas and implement necessary processes to manage risks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Strong analytical skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for Windows, with advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Ability to work accurately in a detail-oriented environment
• Must be proactive, able to work well as part of a team, and capable of operating effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Customer service-oriented with a professional demeanor.

Cozen O'Connor is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
Cozen O'Connor actively welcomes applicants who have previously left the workforce and are looking to return to their careers. Gaps in experience are not penalized.
Cozen O'Connor is committed to employing a diverse complement of attorneys and staff, and to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession. We understand the organizational effectiveness that comes from welcoming and valuing differences within the firm, and we know that assembling a team with a rich diversity of perspectives and experience is necessary to provide the highest quality legal service. We encourage candidates to apply and join us in this effort.