Payroll & Benefits Coordinator - Remote

About the Role

We're hiring a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator to support and scale one of the most critical functions at Circle. This remote role will help ensure accuracy, continuity, and a great employee experience as we grow. You will work closely with our Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to execute day-to-day payroll and benefits operations while building a strong understanding of the full function.

What You'll Do

• Support end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states and countries using Remote.
• Review and validate timekeeping data, including hours worked and PTO, ensuring accuracy before payroll runs.
• Process payroll changes including new hires, compensation updates, terminations, bonuses, and adjustments.
• Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.), including enrollments and life event changes.
• Manage contractor lifecycle operations, including agreements (SOWs), onboarding, and invoice schedules.
• Coordinate offboarding processes, including system updates, benefits terminations, and cross-functional alignment.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to payroll and benefits, and support internal documentation and process improvements.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in payroll, benefits, or a related function, ideally in a high-growth or distributed company.
• Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals, including taxes, deductions, and compliance basics.
• Experience working with payroll systems and HRIS tools (Remote.com experience is a plus).
• Advanced spreadsheet skills (e.g., lookups) and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English (CEFR C2 or equivalent).

Nice to Have

• Experience in a remote-first or distributed company.
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll requirements in the U.S.
• Exposure to benefits compliance (ACA, COBRA, etc.).

What We Offer

• Fully remote: work from anywhere in the world!
• Autonomy and trust to do your job: we care about outcomes over everything else.
• 35 days of PTO annually, plus a paid sabbatical after 5 years.
• Generous U.S. benchmarked compensation and startup equity.
• Awesome medical coverage with 100% coverage for you and your family.
• Parental leave for parents expanding their family.
• Home office stipend to help you get up and running.
• Learning & development stipend to help you level up your professional skills.