TEMP Payroll Manager

divh2Payroll Manager/h2pInsight Global is seeking a consultant to join the Finance Department of an AM 200 law firm as their temporary Payroll Manager. In this role, the right individual will serve as the payroll oversight and administration for the entire firm. Responsibilities include implementing, maintaining payroll information by designing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, overtime, premiums, garnishments, taxes and entering data. Oversees payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, new hire, termination, job titles, and department/division transfers. Pays employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts. Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages. Responsible for payroll liabilities by reviewing and approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employers social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments, as generated by the Firms payroll tax company. Manages the monthly general ledger process between the payroll and billing systems. Works with the Firms Controller and Accounting Department to assure accurate posting of payroll, taxes and deductions into the general ledger. Resolves payroll discrepancies and ensures payroll accounts are balanced and accurately recorded./ppThis role can fully remote or hybrid, sitting two days in office each week in any of the firms following offices: Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Ft. Lauderdale, Harrisburg, Miami, Minneapolis, Newark, New York City, Philadelphia, Princeton, Wayne, PA, West Palm Beach, Wilmington, DE or Washington, D.C. Compensation: $45/hr to $50/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law./p/div