Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Echodyne Corp•Kirkland, WA

12h•$58,200 - $87,600

About The Position

Echodyne is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our fast-growing team. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our HR team. This role will own the full payroll process for U.S. employees as well as global employees in our EOR (Employer of Record), ensure accurate benefits administration, and support key HR compliance activities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has end-to-end payroll experience, and pays meticulous attention to detail. Experience with Rippling is a strong plus.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in payroll and/or benefits administration
Experience processing payroll for multi-state U.S. employees
Strong understanding of payroll compliance, wage and hour laws, and benefits administration
High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in Excel (including data audits, pivot tables, and lookups)

Nice To Haves

HRIS administration experience
Experience administering employee leave programs (FMLA, WA PFML, etc.)
Experience processing global payroll or working with EOR providers
Experience with Rippling strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle payroll processing for U.S. employees and global employees through an Employer of Record (EOR)
Process biweekly or semi-monthly payroll, including new hires, terminations, promotions, compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, and retroactive adjustments
Review and audit payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, PTO, leave pay, deductions, and earnings
Process off-cycle payrolls as needed
Maintain payroll system data and ensure compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local wage-and-hour laws
Reconcile payroll reports and support preparation of payroll journal entries for Finance
Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 distribution, audits, and reconciliations
Coordinate payroll tax filings and compliance through internal systems or external providers
Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, commuter, and other offerings
Ensure benefit enrollments, eligibility, and terminations are accurately reflected in HRIS and payroll systems
Maintain accurate benefit deductions in payroll
Reconcile monthly benefits invoices against payroll deductions and carrier billing; research and resolve discrepancies
Support annual open enrollment activities, including audits, system updates, and employee support
Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to benefits, payroll deductions, and enrollment issues
Administer employee leave programs including FMLA, state leave programs, company leaves, and disability
Track eligibility, documentation, pay coordination, and return-to-work requirements
Ensure leave-related pay and benefits deductions are processed accurately through payroll
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations including wage and hour laws, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and state-specific requirements
Maintain required documentation and support internal and external audits
Prepare and distribute payroll, benefits, and compliance-related reports
Collaborate with HR and Finance on payroll, benefits, and compliance matters
Assist with process improvements, documentation, and system enhancements to improve accuracy and employee experience
Support additional HR administrative and compliance tasks as needed