Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Head of Human Resources, this position serves as a key member of the HR team responsible for payroll administration, benefits management, and day-to-day HR operations.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This individual will take ownership of critical HR operational processes while partnering closely with Finance, external vendors, and business leaders to ensure accurate payroll processing, regulatory compliance, and a best-in-class employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
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Own the full-cycle payroll process for multi-state U.S. employees using a cloud-based payroll system (ADP Workforce Now preferred)
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Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including new hires, promotions, bonuses, commissions, leave adjustments, and terminations
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Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations
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Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting while partnering closely with the Finance team
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Coordinate year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing and payroll tax reporting
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Serve as the primary contact for payroll-related employee inquiries
Benefits Administration
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Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA/HSA, and 401(k)
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Partner with insurance brokers and benefit vendors to ensure efficient program administration and service delivery
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Manage benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, COBRA, and vendor billing reconciliations
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Lead annual Open Enrollment activities including employee communications and education
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Respond to employee benefit questions while delivering a high-quality employee experience
HR Operations
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Support recruitment coordination, interview scheduling, offer administration, and onboarding activities
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Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity
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Coordinate I-9 verification, E-Verify, and employment documentation compliance
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Support U.S. immigration processes (H-1B, E-2, TN, OPT, etc.) by coordinating documentation with outside immigration counsel
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Assist with employee lifecycle processes including promotions, transfers, leaves of absence, and offboarding
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Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics as needed
Process Improvement & Compliance
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Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, workflows, and operational efficiency
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Assist in developing and maintaining HR policies, SOPs, and internal controls
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Monitor changes in employment laws and recommend process updates to maintain compliance
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Support internal and external audits related to payroll, benefits, and HR compliance
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Partner with the Head of HR on strategic HR initiatives and special projects
Requirements
Required
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Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
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5+ years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, and HR operations
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Experience processing multi-state U.S. payroll
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Strong understanding of U.S. payroll tax regulations and employment compliance
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Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now or comparable HRIS/payroll platforms
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Ability to manage highly confidential information with discretion
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Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Preferred
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Experience in startups, venture capital, private equity, or high-growth organizations
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Experience supporting U.S. employment-based immigration programs
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Experience with HRIS implementation or process automation
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SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or CPP certification
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Experience supporting multi-state benefit administration
Benefits
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Be part of a rapidly growing investment platform focused on renewable energy and climate innovation
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Work directly with senior leadership and contribute to building scalable HR operations
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Gain broad exposure across Payroll, Benefits, HR Operations, Compliance, and People Strategy
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Opportunity to grow into broader People Operations, Total Rewards, or HR leadership roles
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Competitive compensation and performance bonus
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Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) with company match
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Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays
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Professional development and career growth opportunities
