Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Circle
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per year
About the role
- Support end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states and countries using Remote
- Review and validate timekeeping data, including hours worked and PTO, ensuring accuracy before payroll runs
- Process payroll changes including new hires, compensation updates, terminations, bonuses, and adjustments
- Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.), including enrollments and life event changes
- Manage contractor lifecycle operations, including agreements (SOWs), onboarding, and invoice schedules
- Coordinate offboarding processes, including system updates, benefits terminations, and cross-functional alignment
- Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to payroll and benefits, and support internal documentation and process improvements
Requirements
- Strong alignment with our values, find our values on our career page if you haven’t read up on them yet
- 4+ years of experience in payroll, benefits, or a related function, ideally in a high-growth or distributed company
- Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals, including taxes, deductions, and compliance basics
- Experience working with payroll systems and HRIS tools (Remote.com experience is a plus), including exposure to international payroll
- Advanced spreadsheet skills (e.g., lookups) and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English (CEFR C2 or equivalent), as most collaboration at Circle happens asynchronously.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingtimekeeping data validationpayroll changes processingemployee benefits administrationcontractor lifecycle managementoffboarding processes coordinationpayroll fundamentalstaxesdeductionscompliance
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detaildiscretionwritten communicationverbal communication