Parallel · 2 days ago
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
2+ years expParallel is a tech-forward provider of care for learning and thinking differences, seeking a full-time Payroll and Benefits Specialist. In this role, you will support the Finance and People Teams with payroll and benefits administration, compliance support, and managing employee inquiries.
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Responsibilities
Own benefits administration: manage Employee Navigator, audit monthly statements, align our benefits platform with our HRIS data, own system integrations, and support the VP of People with Open Enrollment
Act as payroll administrator: run talent and staff payrolls, own payroll submissions, manage employment tax applications, update time off accruals, send payroll reports to our 401k vendor, and support the accounting team with payroll reconciliation and variance investigation
Payroll tax compliance and liability management: Stay on top of payroll tax liabilities and filings at the federal, state, and local levels; ensure payroll taxes are paid timely and filings are submitted accurately to avoid notices, penalties, or delinquency issues; proactively address and resolve any tax notices or discrepancies with agencies and payroll providers
Audit HSA withdrawals to ensure they match contributions
Track and pay all state taxes that are not auto-paid by our HRIS
Partner with our benefits broker and VP of People to resolve discrepancies and support issues
Equity administration support
Be the first point of contact for employees in need of payroll and benefits support, answer Zendesk tickets on those subjects and escalate questions appropriately, resolve issues in a friendly and timely manner
Manage special projects: use your excel skills to build out ad hoc projects encompassing benefits, annual audits, employment taxes, and PTO
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in experience, preferably in accounting or HR
Strong Excel skills
2 years of payroll and benefits experience
Strong attention to detail
Proactive about seeking answers and pitching solutions
Ability to self-direct and prioritize tasks on a daily basis
Comfortable dialoging with employees and vendors via email and phone
Excited to work in a startup environment
Preferred
Experience with Rippling would be an asset
Company
Parallel
Parallel believes learning differences are parallel ways of thinking that should be celebrated.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$48.92MKey Investors
Valspring CapitalRethink ImpactTiger Global Management
2025-12-09Series B· $20M
2024-01-09Series A· $6.12M
2022-05-24Series A· $20M
Leadership Team
Diana Heldfond
Founder & CEO
Susan Liu
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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