Payroll/Retirement Specialist (Oakland, CA)

Meyers Nave is recruiting for a full time Payroll/Retirement Benefits Specialist. This is a nonexempt position reporting to the Accounting Manager and is located in the Firm’s Oakland office.

ABOUT MEYERS NAVE

Meyers Nave is a robust midsize law firm with four offices throughout California. For over 35 years, we have built a reputation as a “go to” law firm to handle high profile and high impact matters for both public entities and private sector clients.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the payroll/retirement benefits specialist is charged with assisting the accounting team as needed, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, as well as seamless administration of the firm’s 401(K)/profit sharing plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The position’s essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

Payroll

• Perform semi-monthly payroll and out of cycle payroll using Ceridian Dayforce
• Processes wage garnishments, pay levies, and other involuntary court-ordered payments in a timely manner and assist employees with general process questions.
• Review timesheets for correctness before payroll transactions.
• Update and maintain employee records and process termination checks.
• Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions.
• Resolves discrepancies with payroll and/or benefit information and/or documentation (e.g., payroll, benefit provider/s, withholding versus W4, salary status, late hires, leaves of absence, separating employees, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of records and employee payments. Responding to payroll-related inquiries and resolving concerns.
• Maintain payroll records and follow established company policies to ensure compliance with internal control protocols
• Provide monthly various payroll reports to the Accounting Manager and CFO

Retirement Benefits

• Conducts retirement and benefits-related calculations and analysis including repurchase of service, withdrawal of contributions, and deferred plan distribution.
• Acquires and distributes relevant information and documentation to plan participants and beneficiaries.
• Develops and maintains records of participants and beneficiaries including active, deferred, retired, and separated members.
• Serves as a liaison between beneficiaries and participants and the plan administrator, handling or facilitating requests for contribution adjustments, refunds, and other administrative changes.
• Coordinates with actuaries, plan administrators, accountants, and other professionals to provide verified and compiled data for administration of benefits.
• Ensures retirement plans are administered in accordance with Meyers Nave, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of legal and regulatory changes, trends, and other developments affecting retirement benefits.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to clearly explain retirement plan options in easily understood terms.
• Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and agency interpretations or opinions related to retirement benefits.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Working knowledge of California HR laws pertaining to payroll and regulations.
• Working knowledge of basic payroll practices and accounting principles.
• Experience working with MS Office and payroll software (e.g. Dayforce, UKG, ADP).
• Must possess good analytical, problem solving and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate strong business ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data.
• Ability to work autonomously and independently while meeting deadlines through proper time-management.
• Perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible to work varying times as needed to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education/Experience

• Degree in accounting, business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years related work experience in payroll, retirement, insurance benefits, financial planning, or actuarial services required.

Meyers Nave is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law.

The pay range for this position is $45.67 – $52.88 per hour, and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.  Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should click here to apply.

Meyers Nave complies with the requirements of all applicable California and federal employment laws, including those protecting disabled individuals. If you have difficulty using our online application system due to a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us via email at meyersjobs@meyersnave.com or by phone at (510) 808-2000.