HR / Payroll Consultant

HR / Payroll Consultant

Are you a detail-oriented HR / Payroll professional who thrives in a dynamic, client-focused environment? Do you enjoy solving problems, streamlining processes, and making a real impact both internally and externally? At CPN Legal, we are looking for a proactive, hands-on HR / Payroll Consultant to support our growing team and valued clients. If you are ready to bring your expertise to a company that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you!

As the HR / Payroll Consultant your position will be a blend of internal HR/Payroll Operations with client-facing consulting. The HR / Payroll Consultant will play a key role in ensuring smooth internal processes while delivering exceptional service to our legal-industry clients.

Client-Facing Responsibilities:

• Onboard clients to Gusto Payroll & CPN's internal systems.
• Audit payroll setups for compliance with state regulations.
• Assist with benefit corrections, 401(k) audits, and tax-related issues.
• Guide clients through state registration processes.
• Conduct regular client check-ins and identify upselling opportunities.
• Review internal policies for compliance and recommend improvements.

Internal-Facing Responsibilities:

• Process internal timesheets and approve PTO/reimbursements, managed through Gusto.
• Manage 401(k) and HSA funding.
• Track utilization bonuses per pay period and quarterly.
• Administer health, dental, vision, life, and LTD benefits.
• Oversee performance review cycles and compensation analysis.
• Conduct team surveys and check-ins.
• Manage job postings and conduct initial candidate screenings.
• Schedule interviews and oversee onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Coordinate professional development opportunities.
• Ensure team members are engaged and supported in their roles.

Initial Projects:

• Build out of onboarding & offboarding process leveraging CPN Legal's internal systems & tools. Experience with Notion or similar database preferred.
• Build on tracking system for client payrolls leveraging Keeper, CPN's client workflow system.
• Conduct internal audits of CPN's policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Highschool degree; required.
• 5+ years of experience as a Payroll Manager or similar role; required.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes and tax regulations.
• Experience with Gusto preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and prioritize tasks effectively.

Since 2011, CPN Legal has been a name hundreds of legal professionals have trusted for reliable accounting and bookkeeping. Our clientele includes lawyers and law firms of all sizes, from solo practitioners to large partnerships with numerous staff members and high caseloads. No matter what the client, we aim to support their success through personalized strategies that rely on our extensive accounting and bookkeeping know-how and creative problem-solving abilities.

Apply online today to join a great team!

Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V. Please no third-party candidates or phone calls.

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