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Payroll and Benefits Contractor

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Freelance

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred), 3-5 years experience in payroll and benefits, Strong knowledge of payroll laws, Proficient with payroll systems and benefits platforms, Experience with US-based benefits administration.

Key responsabilities:

Process bi-weekly payroll across states
Administer employee benefits programs
Ensure compliance with payroll and benefits regulations
Manage state registrations and tax filings
Support HR with audits and data reports

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51 - 200 Employees

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Job description

Ushur is transforming the way enterprises communicate and engage with customers. Fueled by consumer’s self-service demands, enterprises are modernizing customer engagement and experience models. Ushur is fast becoming the platform of choice for Customer Experience Automation™, enabling these enterprises to leapfrog their digital native counterparts and deliver delightful customer and employee experiences. With cutting-edge Conversational AI, Machine Learning and Intelligent Process Automation technologies, Ushur has enabled Fortune 100 enterprises including some of the world’s most well known brands in healthcare, insurance, banking and financial services sectors to automate their customer engagement. Cloud-native, 100% no-code and purely workflow-driven, Ushur empowers citizen developers within business operations teams to build AI-powered, fully-automated and omni-channel experience to digitally transform customer journeys end-to-end.

About the Role

The Payroll & Benefits Contractor will play a critical role in managing and administering payroll, employee benefits, and state registration processes across North America. The ideal candidate will have experience with multi-state payroll operations, US employee benefits programs, and be proficient in handling state-specific regulatory compliance. This position ensures that payroll is processed accurately and on time, while also providing support and guidance on benefits enrollment, compliance, and reporting. You may also support HR and Finance Systems. This position is roughly 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Payroll Administration:

Process bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll for employees across multiple states using Rippling

Ensure accurate and timely calculation of wages, bonuses, commissions, and deductions

Handle payroll-related inquiries, discrepancies, and issues in a timely and professional manner

Stay updated on federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and ensure compliance with all regulations

Coordinate with finance for accurate reporting and reconciling payroll data

Benefits Management:

Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), FSA/HSA, and other ancillary benefits

Conduct benefits orientation and educate employees on benefit offerings and enrollment processes

Manage annual open enrollment and ongoing benefits enrollments/changes throughout the year

Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits providers, handling inquiries and resolving issues

Ensure benefits programs are compliant with applicable laws, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc

Support the Stock Option Equity administration in Carta

Manage employee leave of absence process in tandem with our external partners

State Registrations & Compliance:

Manage and ensure compliance with state and local registrations and tax filings in all applicable states

Keep up to date with new state requirements and ensure timely registration when expanding into new states

Maintain accurate records for all state registrations, including unemployment insurance and workers' compensation

People Team Support:

Assist with audits, including 401(k) and workers' compensation audits

Provide payroll and benefits data reports to management as needed

Support HR team in other areas, such as leave administration, compensation, and employee relations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)

3-5 years of experience in payroll administration, benefits management, and multi-state compliance

Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and regulations.

Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Gusto, Paycom) and benefits platforms

Experience with US-based benefits administration, including health plans, 401(k), and FSA/HSA

Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Skills:

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus.

Experience with state registrations and multi-state payroll compliance.

Familiarity with HRIS systems and data reporting.

Benefits

Great Company Culture. We pride ourselves on having a values-based culture that is welcoming, intentional, and respectful.

Bring your whole self to work. We are focused on building a diverse culture, with innovative ideas where you and your ideas are valued. We are a start-up and know that every person has a significant impact!

Keep learning. One of our core values is Growth Mindset - we believe in lifelong learning. Whether you are a previous student, or currently enrolled in higher education, we can help cover some of those expenses and support your ongoing development and career growth.

Flexible Work. In-office, work-from-home, or hybrid, depending on position and location. We seek to create an environment for all of our employees where they can thrive in both their professional and personal lives.