Payroll & People Ops Coordinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Process payroll on a biweekly/semi-monthly cycle across all entities, including corrections and off-cycle runs.
• Process termination pay in compliance with state final-pay requirements.
• Calculate and process monthly bonus payments.
• Manage payroll tax filings and respond to state tax notices.
• Own new-hire onboarding in the HRIS, ensuring accurate employee records from day one.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollment, eligibility, carrier billing, and renewals.
• Lead annual open enrollment and serve as the first point of contact for employee benefits questions.
• Track and respond to employment-compliance items such as state registrations, notices, and filings.

Job requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience, including corrections, terminations, and bonus/off-cycle payments.
• Experience administering employee benefits and working in a modern HRIS (e.g., Rippling, Gusto, ADP, or Workday).
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll tax requirements and experience resolving state tax notices.
• High attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential compensation and personal data.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage recurring deadlines independently.
• Clear, professional communication with employees on sensitive topics such as pay, benefits, and leave.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
• Experience at a startup or fast-growing company, ideally across multiple entities or subsidiaries.