Senior Specialist, Payroll & Benefits

Egen

. Own and modernize end-to-end global payroll, health and welfare benefits programs, and foundational HRIS operations .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $88,000 - $98,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing global payroll and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with multi-jurisdictional regulations, and optimizing HRIS tools. Proven ability to lead teams and execute total rewards strategies across diverse regions.

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Global Payroll ManagementBenefits AdministrationPaychex ProficiencyU.S. Payroll ExperienceTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Payroll AdministrationBenefits ManagementData AnalysisExcel ProficiencyTax Withholding Compliance401(k) AdministrationHRIS OptimizationMulti-Jurisdictional ComplianceOpen Enrollment ManagementVariable Compensation Management

Soft Skills

Team ManagementTraining and DelegationAnalytical ThinkingCommunication SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

PaychexPayworksRemote.comHRIS PlatformsEOR/PEO Models

Industry Keywords

Total RewardsLabor Cost AnalyticsEmployee BenefitsCompliance StandardsInternational Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and modernize end-to-end global payroll, health and welfare benefits programs, and foundational HRIS operations
Report directly to the Head of People Operations
Lead total rewards execution across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K./EU
Oversee end-to-end semi-monthly and monthly global payrolls for 375+ employees
Manage administrator relationships and processing within Paychex, Payworks, and Remote.com/EOR platforms
Ensure accurate multi-jurisdictional tax withholdings, garnishments, variable compensation, and equity/severance payouts
Direct and review payroll execution and data entry handled by two India-based People Operations specialists
Lead annual Open Enrollment for U.S. and Canadian entities
Manage administration of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)/RRSP match, FSA, HSA, and commuter plans
Partner with Finance on bill reconciliation, benefit funding schedules, and leave-of-absence tracking
Evaluate and align U.K. and EU benefit offerings
Maintain compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local labor and tax laws
Serve as primary contact for payroll, benefits, financial, and workers’ compensation audits
Administer and optimize HRIS and payroll tools and integrations
Ensure data integrity across employee records, job changes, compensation, and status updates
Build, analyze, and distribute labor cost, headcount, leave, and total rewards analytics for executive leadership
Mentor two People Operations team members based in India

Requirements

What you’ll need

6-8+ years of combined experience in payroll and benefits administration
At least 2+ years in a manager capacity overseeing international operations
Hands-on experience running U.S. payroll alongside Canadian and European/U.K. payrolls, through direct platforms or EOR/PEO models
Advanced proficiency in Paychex, Payworks, Remote.com (or similar global payroll tools), and modern HRIS environments
Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and data modeling
Strong working knowledge of U.S. self-funded and fully-insured plans, 401(k) administration, and Canadian statutory benefit structures
Proven ability to manage, train, and delegate effectively to global/offshore support teams across time zones
Subject to standard hiring verification practices, which may include background checks and employment verification