People Operations Specialist

Pigment • New York, NY

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About The Position

Pigment is the AI-powered business planning and performance management platform built for agility and scale. We connect people, data, and processes in one intuitive, feature-rich solution, empowering every team—from Finance to HR—to build, adapt, and align strategic plans in real time.

Founded in 2019, Pigment is one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies globally. Industry leaders like Unilever, Snowflake, Siemens, and DPD use Pigment daily to make more informed decisions and confidently navigate any scenario.

With a team of 500+ across Paris, London, New York, San Francisco, and Toronto, we've raised nearly $400M from top-tier investors and were named a Visionary in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Financial Planning Software.

At Pigment, we take smart risks, celebrate bold ideas, and challenge the status quo—all while working as one team. If you're driven by innovation and ready to make an impact at scale, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented People Operations Specialist with a strong focus on Payroll and Benefits. In this role, you will ensure our most important asset - our people - are paid accurately and on time, while managing the perks that make their lives better. You will also act as a key technical contributor for testing any new workflow in our systems (HRIS tool: Hibob and our internal Pigment App).

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years in USA & Canada payroll
• Proven experience in payroll and benefits administration within the scope defined.
• You are rigorous, and have good attention to detail.
• You have strong prioritization skills & solution-oriented mindset.
• You have strong analytical skills and a "test-and-learn" mindset for HR software.
• High level of discretion and sensitivity toward confidential data.
• Proven agility and the ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-growing and international environment.
• Used to work with a third party payroll provider

Nice To Haves

• Experience with international payroll is a major asset

Responsibilities

• Payroll Management: Processing of monthly payroll along with a third party-provider, ensuring 100% accuracy, compliance with local regulations, and timely distribution.
• Benefits Administration: Manage and audit employee benefits programs (health insurance, pensions such as 401K, etc.), acting as the main point of contact for providers and employees.
• Systems & Workflows: Serve as a power user for Hibob and Pigment App. You will be responsible for workflow testing, ensuring data flows seamlessly between platforms and help identifying automation opportunities to be implemented in collaboration with your manager.
• Compliance & Reporting: Maintain precise payroll records and generate reports for the finance team to assist with budget forecasting.
• Your scope will primarily focus on North America (USA & Canada), the UK and the management of EOR providers.
• This is a non-exhaustive list. We’re a growing team, and your scope may expand as we scale.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Stock options to ensure you have a stake in Pigment's growth
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, & vision insurance coverage for you & your loved ones
• We encourage you to take the time you need. When you work hard, we know you also need to rest, which is why we offer generous time off and parental leave policies
• Trust and flexible working hours
• Along with one company offsite every year, we have brand new offices at the heart of major cities including New York, Toronto, Paris, London and San Francisco
• High-end equipment (based on stock/availability) to do your work in the best conditions
• Employer-sponsored 401(k), enabling you to prepare for retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed