Payroll & Benefits Associate

Overview

An organization providing auto loans to underserved consumers is seeking an Associate for Payroll and Benefits to join their People Operations team. This is a remote position open to candidates anywhere within the USA. The role reports to the Senior Manager of People Operations and operates Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm EST.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for hourly, salaried, and 1099 employees, including reviewing timecards for accuracy.
• Collaborate with global payroll vendors to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing across international locations, including validating employee data, pay changes, taxes, and statutory benefits.
• Maintain payroll documentation in compliance with country-specific requirements.
• Support setup of new tax accounts for U.S. states and assist with onboarding new countries as the company expands.
• Review and validate global payroll reports, funding requests, and tax filings.
• Calculate deductions, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and apply localized pay rules accurately.
• Respond promptly to payroll-related inquiries from U.S. and global employees.
• Administer employee benefit programs including enrollments, terminations, and life-event changes using Rippling.
• Manage annual open enrollment and ongoing benefits communication.
• Administer health and welfare plans, 401(k), workers' compensation claims, short-term and long-term disability, disability benefits leave, and leave of absence programs including FMLA.
• Coordinate with global benefits vendors to support localized benefit offerings and maintain compliance with country-specific requirements.
• Ensure timely completion of annual benefits reporting such as ACA, 1095, and 5500 forms.
• Conduct quarterly audits of state tax and unemployment accounts.
• Process biweekly updates between HR/benefits systems and the 401(k) provider.
• Complete quarterly 401(k) reconciliations and support 5500 filings.
• Manage W-2 administration, corrections, and state unemployment claims.
• Support collection and maintenance of compliance documentation for global payroll operations including statutory forms, tax IDs, and labor documentation.
• Provide payroll and benefits reporting as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant payroll and benefits experience.
• Experience with Rippling preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly employee-focused with a strong sense of urgency and follow-through.
• Ability to adapt to changing or ambiguous situations in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay of $30.92 plus bonus.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, identity theft protection, and paid parental leave.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Social activities and monthly lunches.
• Employee recognition and talent development programs.

Location

Remote position available anywhere within the USA.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm EST.