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Echodyne · 19 hours ago

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Kirkland, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$58K/yr - $88K/yr

3+ years exp

Echodyne is a technology company offering advanced radar solutions for various industries. They are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage payroll processes and benefits administration for U.S. and global employees, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all related activities.

ElectronicsNational SecuritySensorSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle payroll processing for U.S. employees and global employees through an Employer of Record (EOR)

Process biweekly or semi-monthly payroll, including new hires, terminations, promotions, compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, and retroactive adjustments

Review and audit payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, PTO, leave pay, deductions, and earnings

Process off-cycle payrolls as needed

Maintain payroll system data and ensure compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local wage-and-hour laws

Reconcile payroll reports and support preparation of payroll journal entries for Finance

Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 distribution, audits, and reconciliations

Coordinate payroll tax filings and compliance through internal systems or external providers

Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, commuter, and other offerings

Ensure benefit enrollments, eligibility, and terminations are accurately reflected in HRIS and payroll systems

Maintain accurate benefit deductions in payroll

Reconcile monthly benefits invoices against payroll deductions and carrier billing; research and resolve discrepancies

Support annual open enrollment activities, including audits, system updates, and employee support

Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to benefits, payroll deductions, and enrollment issues

Administer employee leave programs including FMLA, state leave programs, company leaves, and disability

Track eligibility, documentation, pay coordination, and return-to-work requirements

Ensure leave-related pay and benefits deductions are processed accurately through payroll

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations including wage and hour laws, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and state-specific requirements

Maintain required documentation and support internal and external audits

Prepare and distribute payroll, benefits, and compliance-related reports

Collaborate with HR and Finance on payroll, benefits, and compliance matters

Assist with process improvements, documentation, and system enhancements to improve accuracy and employee experience

Support additional HR administrative and compliance tasks as needed

Qualification

Payroll processingBenefits administrationPayroll complianceExcel proficiencyHRIS administrationCustomer service skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving abilities