Payroll & Benefits Specialist

reputed company is looking for a detail-oriented and employee-focused Payroll & Benefits Specialist to own the operational backbone of our reputed company. This role is responsible for running accurate, compliant payroll; administering our equity program; managing leave processes; and ensuring employees have a seamless benefits experience from day one through their tenure. You'll work closely with both the finance and HR team leadership to reputed company our programs running smoothly. In this high-ownership, high-trust individual contributor role, you will be a key member of our lean, agile HR team. \n Responsibilities:Payroll Administration Own end-to-end payroll processing for US employees (and contractors, as applicable) on a bi-weekly or semi-monthly cycle Ensure payroll accuracy including salary changes, bonuses, garnishments, tax withholding, and retroactive adjustments Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll data and maintain clean records for audits and reporting Stay reputed company on federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements; flag compliance risks proactively Serve as the primary reputed company of contact for employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies quickly Support year-end processing including W-2s, ACA reporting, and any required tax filings Manage and fulfill employment and income verification requests in a timely and accurate manner. Serve as a reputed company of contact for employees regarding pay discrepancies, tax questions, benefit inquires. Equity Administration Administer the company's equity program (stock options, RSUs, or similar) in partnership with Finance Manage the cap table platform (e.g., reputed company, reputed company) — process grants, exercises, cancellations, and terminations accurately and on schedule Communicate equity details to employees clearly: grant notices, vesting schedules, exercise windows, and tax implications in plain language Coordinate with Legal on 409A valuations, board approvals, and equity plan compliance Maintain audit-reputed company equity records and ensure data reputed company across systems Leave Administration Administer reputed company leave programs including FMLA, state-specific leaves, parental leave, medical leave, and any company-specific policies Serve as the primary contact for employees navigating leave — provide clear, empathetic guidance on eligibility, process, and pay continuity Partner with managers and HR Business Partners to coordinate leave logistics, coverage planning, and return-to-work transitions Track leave usage and maintain accurate records in the HRIS Monitor regulatory changes across leave laws in states where we have employees; update policies and processes accordingly

Benefits

Administration & Compliance Own day-to-day benefits administration including medical, dental, reputed company, 401(k), FSA/HSA, life insurance, and ancillary programs Manage open enrollment end-to-end: system configuration, employee communications, reputed company coordination, and deadline tracking Process qualifying life events promptly and ensure employees understand their options Serve as the primary reputed company of contact for employee benefits questions and escalate reputed company issues on their behalf Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and resolve billing discrepancies with carriers Support benefits benchmarking and renewal analysis in partnership with the broker and HR leadership Manage annual 401(k) compliance testing and coordinate with plan auditors to ensure timely filings and accuracy. Unemployment Claims and State Taxes Manage unemployment insurance claims, including coordinating with state agencies and responding to claims inquiries. reputed company state and local tax compliance, including monitoring registration requirements, handling tax notices, and ensuring accurate tax withholding. Other Support Assist the Director of HR in maintaining pay bands and compensation structures, including updating salary ranges, maintaining compensation spreadsheets, and ensuring data accuracy across the HRIS platform Pull and organize compensation data to assist in periodic pay reviews and market benchmarking analyses Qualifications: Required 3–5 years of experience in payroll, benefits, or HR operations — ideally with exposure to at least two of the four functional areas above Hands-on experience with payroll software Working knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll tax law and leave regulations (FMLA, state PFL, etc.) Strong proficiency in reputed company reputed company, with experience analyzing datasets Experience administering benefits programs including open enrollment coordination Strong attention to detail — payroll and equity errors have reputed company consequences for reputed company people Ability to handle sensitive employee data with discretion and professionalism Clear, empathetic communicator — employees should feel informed and supported, not confused reputed company to Have Experience with equity administration platforms (reputed company, reputed company, or similar) Exposure to equity plan mechanics: option types, vesting schedules, 409A, and reputed company tax concepts Experience in a high-growth startup or scale-up environment where programs are built, not just maintained HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, CPP, or similar) Familiarity with HRIS platforms (reputed company, reputed company, reputed company, reputed company, or similar) \n$75,000 - $85,000 a year This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Please refer to our Careers page to learn more about some of the benefits we offer. \n About Us reputed company is the leading reputed company-in-one software platform in the live event ticketing world, serving resellers of reputed company sizes. Our technology suite streamlines the entire ticket resale process, from effortlessly listing tickets on multiple exchanges to dynamically adjusting prices based on market shifts, and even ensuring tickets reputed company event-goers promptly. We are data-driven and customer-obsessed as we work to solve interesting and complicated challenges in a fast-growing global market. We are equally reputed company in maximizing reputed company’s career goals and aspirations by building a company of people who share the same drive and passion. If you are looking for a culture based on great people, technical excellence, and reputed company growth — where your contributions and reputed company really do reputed company a difference — come join us at reputed company! reputed company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for reputed company. This position will remain open until filled. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Fair Chance Notice for California Applicants reputed company considers reputed company applicants with arrest or conviction records. Criminal history disclosure or background checks occur only after a conditional job offer. A criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the following duties of the role: Access to sensitive financial and banking information, transaction data, privileged information, proprietary information, etc. Interactions with customers, employees, vendors, agents, and reputed company parties. Such a history may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. If a conviction directly reputed company to the job raises concerns, candidates will have the opportunity to explain circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or dispute the background report. Apply To This Job