Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.  

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.  

This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family.  

Position Summary:  

Witherite Law Group seeks professionals who want to join a high-performing team committed to working together to accomplish our mission and uphold our values of People First, Unmatched Expertise, and Integrity Always. We are seeking an experienced Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our HR team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll processing, benefits administration, payroll/benefits laws and regulations. This role involves collaborating with our accounting team, managers, and employees to ensure timely and accurate payroll and benefits processing.  

Benefits Responsibilities: 

• Oversees the implementation, processing, and management of employee benefits programs. 
• Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information. 
• Performs quality checks of benefits-related data. 
• Responds to benefit inquiries regarding plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries. 
• Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility. 
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries relating to enrollments, plan changes, and contribution amounts. Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment. 
• Processes 401(k) enrollments and contribution changes.  
• Assists with the open enrollment process. 
• Administers the tuition reimbursement program. 
• Provides benefits reporting as needed. 

Payroll Responsibilities: 

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, bonuses, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. 
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates. 
• Processes bi-weekly payroll and off-cycle checks, as needed.  
• Prepare and analyze regular audit reports. Communicate directly with employees and their leaders on timekeeping issues and questions.   
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions. 
• Processes garnishments, wage deductions, and income verification requests.  
• Ensures payroll compliance with all applicable laws, including tax regulations, wage laws, and company policies. 
• Audits W2 preparation in HRIS to ensure accuracy.  
• Provides payroll reporting as needed.  
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• 1 – 2 years benefits administration experience.  
• 3+ years of experience in payroll Multistate experience preferred.  
• Strong knowledge of payroll and benefit laws and regulations. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• High level of attention to detail.  
• Ability to handle confidential information. 
• ADP experience preferred. 
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.    
• Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.   
• Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.  May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area. 
• Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.   
• Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.  
• Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. 
• Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). 

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job. 

WLG and its affiliated companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

WLG and its affiliated companies participate in E-Verify. For additional information please review the E-Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster from the Department of Homeland Security.