Benefits and Payroll Specialist

Location: San Jose, CA; Mountain View, CA; or fully remote within the United States. Preference is given to candidates on the West Coast. Applicants must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements for access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information.

Salary: $107,000–$123,000 per year, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations and integrated space systems for mission-critical Earth Intelligence.

What you will do

• Execute timely, accurate multi-state payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Support employees with payroll and benefits questions, explaining policies clearly and empathetically.
• Manage 401(k) deferral remittance and funding in accordance with DOL and ERISA standards.
• Oversee benefits operations, enrollments, status updates, and annual open enrollment.
• Register payroll and tax operations in new states and manage compliance renewals.
• Conduct payroll and benefits audits while maintaining accurate HRIS data and cross-platform workflows.

Requirements

• 3+ years of dedicated experience in multi-state payroll and benefits administration.
• Experience managing multi-state payroll compliance, new-state registrations, and evolving labor and tax requirements.
• Hands-on experience with internal data audits and external 401(k) or Workers’ Compensation audits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, empathy, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive compensation and benefits data.
• Experience with Google Workspace, Slack, HRIS/payroll platforms, and Rippling; ability to use automation to improve workflows.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage multiple critical deadlines.

Nice to have

• Experience scaling People Operations processes or documentation in a high-growth startup.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or related HR/Benefits certification.
• Interest in modern People Tech and AI tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with equity compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid vacation for new employees, 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity, diversity, and reasonable accommodations.