[Remote] Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stord is The Consumer Experience Company, powering seamless checkout through delivery for today's leading brands. They are seeking a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to support and manage payroll operations for employees in the United States and Canada while administering employee benefits programs and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter, maintain, and process payroll data, including wages, bonuses, commissions, paid time off, and deductions, for both U.S. and Canadian employees.
• Prepare and review weekly and semi-monthly payroll cycles for approval, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Perform regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and data integrity.
• Reconcile payroll registers, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and payroll-related journal entries.
• Support payroll-related compliance activities, including year-end reporting (e.g., W-2s, T4s), and regulatory filings.
• Administer and maintain employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Maintain 401(k) plan records, including new hire enrollments, terminations, and changes to employee profiles.
• Track and monitor short-term disability (STD) claims and coordinate with benefit providers to ensure accurate processing.
• Reconcile benefit deductions with vendor invoices to ensure timely and accurate payment and reporting.
• Assist in the coordination and communication of benefits during annual open enrollment and life event changes.
• Support benefits-related compliance activities, including year-end reporting (e.g., 1095’s, RRSP), and regulatory filings.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries related to timekeeping, attendance, payroll, and benefits.
• Deliver payroll and benefits information during new hire orientation and assist with onboarding processes.
• Collaborate with HR and internal stakeholders to resolve employee concerns and provide accurate information in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with third-party vendors and service providers to support efficient operations.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payroll, benefits, and related administrative processes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local payroll and benefits laws and regulations.
• Support and participate in special projects, such as HRIS implementations, system upgrades, and process automation initiatives.
• Attend team meetings and actively contribute to continuous improvement efforts across HR and payroll functions.
• Perform other payroll and benefits-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

• 2+ years of related payroll and benefits experience, especially working with hourly/non-exempt employee populations.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll for both exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Workday and ADP, or similar HRIS/payroll systems.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support employees at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to work in a startup or growth-stage organization with frequent process iterations.
• Payroll certification (e.g., FPC, CPP).
• Analytical skills and a solid understanding of employee benefit plan administration.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or a related field.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement plans
• 401(k) plan records
• Short-term disability (STD) claims

Company Overview

• Stord is a commerce enablement platform that operates a distributed fulfillment network for various brands across multiple channels. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.stord.com.

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