Compensation & Benefits Administrator

Shumaker is seeking a Compensation and Benefits Administrator to coordinate and manage the employee compensation and benefits programs for the firm. Our ideal candidate should have at least five years of experience administering compensation or benefits programs. A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related major is required; SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred. The Compensation and Benefits Administrator is a salaried exempt position reporting to the Director of Compensation and Benefits.   Required Responsibilities:   Payroll Administration

• Process semi-monthly and monthly payroll for all employees, including exempt and non-exempt staff.
• Process off-cycle payroll for partner distributions or other corrections needed
• Process funding for 401(k) contribution and loan payoffs.
• Facilitate accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to carriers, plan administrators, or other appropriate service providers.
• Complete records, reporting, and other documentation required by federal, state, and provider rules, regulations, and policies.
• Assist as needed with routine maintenance of employee records such as job, compensation, address or W-4 changes.
• Utilize import tools to efficiently process mass changes without manual entry.

Benefits Administration

• Serve as the main point of contact for both employees and business leaders regarding FMLA and short-term disability questions.
• Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and other retirement plans.
• Reconcile invoices from benefit providers and coordinate with the Accounting department for timely payment processing.
• Meet with all new hires to introduce them to the benefit offerings that are available to them, depending on their role.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate with benefits providers and brokers to resolve issues.
• Create materials for open enrollment and conduct training sessions.
• Assist in resolving claim disputes, understanding EOBs (explanation of benefits), and appealing denials when appropriate.
• Review invoices from benefit carriers to ensure accurate billing based on census.
• Monitor insurance carriers’ reports to ensure the firm’s compliance with plan requirements.
• Ensure the firm’s compliance with the applicable provisions of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Administer FMLA and short-term disability programs to ensure proper documentation and employee pay.
• Maintains knowledge of economic conditions, labor market, and other factors related to ensuring the firm provides competitive and reasonable benefits and compensation scales and structures.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in compensation and benefits administration.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure timely completion or distribution of required reports (e.g., W-2s, 1095-Cs, 941s).
• Stay current on changes in payroll and benefits laws and regulations.
• Support audits and ensure proper documentation is maintained.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and compensation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience working with various parties to establish integrations to pass data to/from benefit providers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks in a demanding environment.
• Excellent “people” skills and ability to identify solutions when faced with a problem.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure and exemplify a high level of patience.
• Displays a high level of professionalism in both conduct and appearance.
• Thorough knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA requirements.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products.

  Physical Requirements

• Sitting frequently, six out of eight hours per day
• Sitting position static for up to one hour at a time
• Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to one half hour per day

About the Firm
We’re not just another law firm—we’re something different. The attorneys at Shumaker are known for creating strong, collaborative working relationships with each other and with their clients. Shumaker attorneys experience true camaraderie, backed by a unique paralegal and staff infrastructure, that allows their practice to thrive. As one of the 200 largest law firms in the United States, we look for skilled professionals who want to build a lifelong career with us.

Note to recruiters: We are not currently accepting outside recruiter applications for this position.  

Shumaker provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.  Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training.