About the role
- support and oversee payroll and benefits operations across the US & UK
- ensure accurate and compliant processing of payroll and benefits
- assist with reconciliations
- support employees and managers with payroll- and benefits-related inquiries
- own, process, and oversee payrolls for all employees in the US and UK, as well as international contractors
- coordinate with vendors managing payroll in Hong Kong, Singapore, and other global regions
- ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for US and UK employees
- reconcile payroll and funding reports with Finance and external vendors
- partner with managers to ensure timely submission of timesheets, overtime approvals, and job changes for payroll
- independently research and resolve payroll discrepancies
- maintain compliance with US federal/state and UK tax, labor, and pension regulations
- document and maintain SOPs for payroll and benefits workflows
- oversee annual payroll and benefits compliance activities
- maintain accurate payroll and benefits documentation to support audits and SOC 2 controls
- liaise confidently with payroll vendors and benefits brokers
- communicate benefits information and support employee inquiries
- support ad-hoc projects such as system updates
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration
- strong U.S. payroll knowledge and exposure to U.K. payroll/pension processing
- working knowledge of U.S. and U.K. tax and labor regulations
- strong experience of tax legislation and HMRC procedures (UK)
- prior experience working in a rapidly scaling international organization
- experience in Rippling is strongly preferred
- experience with data management platforms, payroll, labor law, benefits, and compliance
- exceptional attention to detail
- self-directed, organized with excellent problem-solving skills
- demonstrated ownership of deliverables and proactive follow-through
- proficiency in MS Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- able to handle sensitive and confidential data
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- collaborative team player with a curious mindset
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
payroll administrationbenefits administrationpayroll processingreconciliationtax legislationHMRC proceduresdata managementcomplianceSOP documentationaudit support
Soft skills
attention to detailproblem-solvingself-directedorganizedproactivecommunicationcollaborativeteam playercurious mindsetownership of deliverables