Payroll and Benefits Specialist

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. Own full-cycle US and Canada payroll processing, ensuring each pay period is accurate and timely .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle payroll processing for the US and Canada, with a strong focus on compliance, data accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in managing payroll systems and resolving tax-related issues while ensuring adherence to relevant leave laws.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Payroll ProcessingRippling HRIS/Payroll PlatformMulti-State US PayrollPayroll Tax ResolutionUS Leave Laws Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ReconciliationBenefits AdministrationData ManagementTax Notice ResolutionLeave ManagementCompliance AuditingEmployee CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationConfidential Data Handling

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Communication

Tools & Technologies

RipplingHRISPayroll Software

Industry Keywords

US PayrollCanadian PayrollFMLAState Paid LeaveE-Verify

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own full-cycle US and Canada payroll processing, ensuring each pay period is accurate and timely
Serve as the day-to-day contact for UK and France payroll while working with third-party payroll providers
Maintain payroll data in Rippling, including employee changes, pay adjustments, and terminations
Research and help resolve payroll tax notices involving unemployment insurance and withholding
Reconcile payroll and benefits, including payroll deductions, benefits invoices, and general ledger entries
Support compliance-related audits by preparing payroll and benefits documentation for Finance and People Operations
Handle leave request intake and check initial eligibility against policy
Coordinate the pay impact of leave with payroll processing
Track leave case status and manage return-to-work logistics
Partner with People Operations on compliance review for complex or unclear leave cases
Answer employee questions about benefits enrollment, coverage, and plan details
Process benefits changes tied to qualifying life events
Support open enrollment logistics as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of payroll processing experience, including multi-state US payroll
Experience with Canadian payroll preferred; willingness to build this expertise required
Experience with Rippling or a comparable HRIS/payroll platform strongly preferred
Familiarity with US leave laws (FMLA, state paid leave/PFML) preferred
Experience researching and resolving payroll tax notices (SUI, withholding) directly with tax agencies or through a payroll provider
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive, confidential data
Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance and third-party vendors
Experience coordinating with international payroll vendors a plus (UK/France)
Applicants must meet applicable employment eligibility requirements; employer participates in E-Verify