Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist Remote Contract to Hire We're looking for a Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist to take ownership of payroll and benefits operations for a growing organization with several affiliated business units. This is a fully remote role for someone who enjoys both the precision of hands-on payroll processing and the bigger-picture work of shaping benefits strategy, HRIS systems, and compliance practices. You'll be a go-to resource for payroll and benefits questions across the organization, with real input into how programs evolve.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Own payroll processing from start to finish across multiple business units, keeping everything accurate, compliant, and on schedule Administer benefits programs, from enrollment and life-event changes to day-to-day vendor coordination Help evolve and fine-tune the HRIS tools used for payroll and benefits Process payroll for team members outside the U.S., following each country's specific rules Keep pace with payroll tax requirements at the federal, state, local, and international level Reconcile payroll accounts and track down and resolve discrepancies Be a helpful, knowledgeable point of contact for employees with payroll and benefits questions Keep payroll records organized, accurate, and audit-ready Work directly with outside vendors, auditors, and regulatory bodies as needed Build payroll reports and analysis that leadership can act on Collaborate with HR, Finance, and leadership on workforce planning and budget conversations Look for ways to make benefits programs and vendor relationships work better Track regulatory changes and update internal policies before they become a problem Administer leave programs across federal, state, and local requirements Help build training materials so employees and managers understand leave and benefits policies Act as the subject-matter expert when payroll or benefits questions get complicated

WHAT YOU BRING

5+ years in payroll and benefits administration, with a track record of taking on more responsibility over time Experience running payroll for a mid-sized organization Solid grasp of payroll tax rules, wage and hour law, and general compliance Experience with HRIS implementations or improving existing payroll/benefits processes A sharp eye for detail and accuracy when working with data The ability to turn payroll data into insights people can actually use Good judgment and problem-solving skills when things get complicated Comfort working independently and juggling priorities in a remote setting Discretion when handling sensitive, confidential information Clear communication skills — you can explain payroll and benefits concepts to people who don't live in this world every day An FPC or CPS certification Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially advanced Excel

NICE TO HAVE

Experience with BambooHR or a comparable HRIS platform Hands-on international payroll experience across more than one country Experience leading an HRIS implementation from the ground up An additional certification such as CPP, FPC, CEBS, or PHR 4CR1