Contractor, Payroll Services

Vestwell

. Maintain the accuracy and completeness of employee records within Rippling HRIS.

Posted 9/24/2026contractRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $55,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing employee records and payroll administration while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Proficient in utilizing HRIS tools and maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Rippling HRIS ManagementPayroll AdministrationGoogle Drive ProficiencyAttention to DetailLeave Management

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Hard Skills

Payroll AdministrationHRIS ReportingData GatheringJob Description CreationState and Federal Filing

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsEffective CommunicationConfidentiality ManagementPrioritizationFollow-Through

Tools & Technologies

RipplingSparrowGoogle DriveGMailGoogle SheetsGoogle DocsGoogle Slides

Industry Keywords

Employee RecordsOnboardingBenefits AdministrationFMLA ComplianceHybrid Team Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the accuracy and completeness of employee records within Rippling HRIS.
Manage the People Ops inbox and handle tier-one inquiries regarding onboarding, verification of employment, benefits, and leave.
Escalate complex issues to the appropriate person for resolution.
Support HRIS reporting and internal metrics.
Support accurate and timely administration of semi-monthly, hourly, and contractor payroll.
Assist People and Finance teams with state and federal filing requirements.
Help create and maintain job descriptions for classification and compensation compliance.
Gather data for annual reporting, RFPs, and audits.
Maintain benefit plan documents and distribute SPDs, SPCs, and required legal notifications.
Maintain Sparrow and manage leave requests in accordance with company policy and regulations, including FMLA, maternity/paternity leave, bereavement, jury duty, paid/unpaid time off, and general leaves of absence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficient with Google Drive tools, including Sheets, GMail, Docs, and Slides.
2+ years of experience in People Team or a service-related role.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to prioritize daily responsibilities.
Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and professionally in accordance with departmental policies.
Excellent organizational and follow-through skills to ensure the completion of assigned tasks.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and cross-functionally.
Experience working in a high-paced startup environment or SaaS environment. (The Extras)
Prior experience using Rippling. (The Extras)
Prior experience using Sparrow or other leave management platform. (The Extras)
Experience supporting a hybrid team. (The Extras)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company Bonus Pool eligibility
New hire equity eligibility
Comprehensive health benefits
Generous time off
Employee Wellbeing Committee
Hybrid work model flexibility
Access to collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale
Competitive 401(k) plan