Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

Two Chairs

93d • $65,000 - $77,000

About The Position

As the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, you will report directly to the Senior Total Rewards Associate and play a key role in keeping our People Operations running smoothly while building a strong foundation for your HR career. You’ll gain hands-on experience in payroll preparation, benefits administration, compliance audits, and core HR processes, while also supporting employees directly to ensure a seamless experience. Beyond day-to-day operations, you’ll contribute to People Operations projects that improve how we work, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact from the start. This is a fully remote role, open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. It’s an exciting opportunity for someone eager to learn, grow, and build a career in People Operations.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in HR, payroll, benefits, or administrative support (internships or related experience welcome).
• A self-starter with a go-getter attitude; eager to learn quickly and take on new responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Interest in payroll, benefits, and HR operations, with a desire to learn and grow.
• Comfort working with HR systems, Google Suite, and reporting tools.
• Strong communication skills and an employee-service mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee data with discretion and integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Rippling, Zendesk, Asana, or Jira is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and validating payroll to ensure accuracy and timeliness each pay cycle.
• Reconcile payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Support quarterly and annual reporting, including audits and tax-related documentation.
• Partner with Finance and the People Ops team to ensure alignment between payroll, accounting, and reporting processes.
• Provide first-line support for employee questions regarding health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401(k).
• Assist with benefits enrollments, life event updates, and employer offerings by coordinating with external vendors.
• Conduct audits of benefits data to ensure accuracy in billing, eligibility, and payroll deductions.
• Support compliance activities, including ACA reporting, 401(k) audits, and state/federal requirements.
• Partner with brokers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to research and resolve benefits discrepancies.
• Respond to employee inquiries through the People Team ticketing system, ensuring accurate and timely resolution.
• Provide support across a wide range of People Operations workflows—including onboarding, offboarding, and transfers—by ensuring payroll, benefits, and employee data are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation across HRIS, payroll, and benefits platforms.
• Support reporting and data needs by building and maintaining standard People Operations reports, assisting with audits, and ensuring leadership has accurate, timely insights into payroll, benefits, and employee data.

Benefits

• Equity in a high-growth start-up
• Paid time off, including nine paid holidays and an additional Winter Office Closure from Christmas Day (Observed) through New Year's Day
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement savings options
• One-time $200 Work from Home reimbursement
• Annual $1,000 Productivity & Wellness Stipend to support your personal and professional goals
• Annual $500 subsidized company contribution to your healthcare FSA or HSA
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees