Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Cardiff

. Process and administer bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll for US-based employees, ensuring accuracy in wages, deductions, taxes, and garnishments .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll and benefits administration, including multi-state and international payroll compliance, while effectively communicating with employees and managing benefits onboarding and inquiries.

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Payroll AdministrationBenefits AdministrationUS Payroll Tax RegulationsMulti-State ComplianceBilingual (English/Spanish)

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingBenefits OnboardingFMLA ComplianceState Leave LawsShort-Term Disability ManagementData AccuracyRegulatory ComplianceRecord MaintenanceReport GenerationInternational Payroll

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Payroll PlatformsBenefits Administration SystemsRippling

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human ResourcesBachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Employee BenefitsPayroll ComplianceLabor LawTax RequirementsMedical Leave

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process and administer bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll for US-based employees, ensuring accuracy in wages, deductions, taxes, and garnishments
Coordinate Mexico payroll processing with the Mexico payroll agency, ensuring accurate and timely data flow and compliance with local labor and tax requirements
Lead new hire benefits onboarding and orientation sessions
Serve as the primary internal point of contact for employee benefits questions and resolve carrier-level issues with King Benefits
Administer employee medical leave requests, including tracking eligibility and documentation for FMLA, state-specific leave laws, and short-term disability
Support employees navigating medical leave and required paperwork
Liaise with the Mexico agency to support Mexico-based staff
Monitor and maintain compliance with payroll and employment tax requirements across US states where Cardiff has employees
Stay current on federal, state, and Mexico regulatory changes affecting payroll and benefits
Partner with HR, Finance, and external brokers/vendors on open enrollment, audits, and benefits renewals
Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records and generate reports for leadership and compliance purposes

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience, ideally including multi-state and international (Mexico) payroll
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
Strong knowledge of US payroll tax regulations and multi-state compliance requirements
Familiarity with FMLA, ADA, and state leave law requirements
Willingness to learn Mexico payroll processing and labor law in partnership with our Mexico payroll agency is a plus
Excellent communication skills, with comfort presenting to and supporting employees directly
Experience with payroll platforms (e.g., Rippling or similar) and benefits administration systems
Comfortable working cross-functionally with external vendors and agencies
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus