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: The Payroll Analyst plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and benefits administration. This position supports the HR and Finance teams by maintaining payroll systems, auditing data, and responding to employee inquiries. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, knowledgeable in payroll and benefits regulations, and committed to maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Payroll Administration:
- Process bi-weekly payroll and off-cycle checks accurately and on time.
- Maintain and update payroll records including new hires, terminations, and pay rate changes.
- Audit payroll transactions and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding timekeeping, pay, and deductions.
- Administer garnishments, wage deductions, and income verification requests.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and company policies.
- Assist in preparing W-2 forms and year-end payroll audits.
- Recommend improvements to payroll systems and procedures.
- Benefits Support:
- Assist with benefits enrollment and ensure accurate data entry in HRIS systems.
- Perform quality checks on benefits-related data and resolve discrepancies.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits plans, eligibility, and changes.
- Support 401(k) administration including enrollments, contribution changes, and catch-up contributions.
- Help coordinate open enrollment and distribute materials.
- Administer tuition reimbursement requests and track program usage.
- Generate benefits and payroll reports as needed.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of payroll experience; multistate payroll experience preferred.
- 1–2 years of benefits administration experience.
- Strong understanding of payroll and benefits laws and regulations.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with ADP or similar payroll systems 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.
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What We Do
Witherite Law Group is a rarity and trailblazer in the world of personal injury law. Our mission and commitment is to be the most knowledgeable, most experienced, most reputable, hardest working, most client-centered, and most successful attorneys in the industry. We lead by results and character, not promises and gimmicks.
Leading personal injury firm, Witherite Law Group has offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Atlanta. Our firm has expertise in motor vehicle accidents and strives to improve the life of each person who has been injured by the wrongful actions of others. We serve our clients, community, and one another by putting people first, offering unmatched expertise, and acting with integrity always.
