Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Software)

TL;DR

Payroll & Benefits Specialist (HR Operations): Managing end-to-end payroll, benefits administration, and equity programs for US employees with an accent on compliance and accuracy. Focus on streamlining leave processes, optimizing the equity cap table, and ensuring seamless benefits enrollment.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the USA)

Company

hirify.global is a leading all-in-one software platform for the live event ticketing industry, serving resellers of all sizes.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for US employees and contractors, ensuring accuracy in salary changes, bonuses, and tax withholdings.
• Administer equity programs, including processing grants, exercises, and terminations via platforms like Carta or Pulley.
• Manage leave programs (FMLA, parental, medical) and provide empathetic guidance to employees throughout the process.
• Lead day-to-day benefits administration and coordinate open enrollment for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and HSA/FSA.
• Oversee state and local tax compliance, handle unemployment insurance claims, and resolve billing discrepancies with carriers.
• Support the Director of HR in maintaining compensation structures and conducting market benchmarking analyses.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in payroll, benefits, or HR operations.
• Working knowledge of federal and multi-state US payroll tax law and leave regulations (FMLA, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with payroll software and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for dataset analysis.
• Experience administering benefits programs and coordinating open enrollment.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee data with high discretion and professionalism.
• Must be based in the US to manage US-specific payroll and tax requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience with equity administration platforms such as Carta or Pulley.
• HR certifications like PHR, SHRM-CP, or CPP.
• Experience working in a high-growth startup or scale-up environment.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Rippling, Deel, Workday, or BambooHR).

Culture & Benefits

• High-ownership, high-trust individual contributor role within a lean, agile HR team.
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Collaborative environment focused on technical excellence and professional growth.
• Remote-first work culture.