Nirvana Insurance · 20 hours ago
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Nirvana Insurance is on a mission to innovate the commercial insurance industry through data-driven solutions. The Payroll and Benefits Administrator will manage payroll and benefits operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing while supporting the People Operations function as the company scales.
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Responsibilities
Administer end-to-end, multi-state U.S. payroll, including time and earnings validation, off-cycle payments, garnishments, tax setup, reconciliations, and year-end processing
Partner with our payroll provider to resolve issues, improve workflows, and ensure accurate, timely processing every cycle
Manage health and welfare benefits administration, including eligibility changes, life events, open enrollment project management, carrier data accuracy, COBRA coordination, and monthly invoice reconciliation
Maintain clean, reliable data across HRIS, payroll, benefits, and finance reporting by owning lifecycle changes, running audits, correcting discrepancies, and producing routine and ad hoc reports
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits questions, delivering timely support and creating clear communications, guides, and educational materials
Ensure strong compliance and internal controls by adhering to federal, state, and local regulations (including FLSA, ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and tax withholding), maintaining documentation and SOPs, and supporting audits and required filings
Qualification
Required
Experience running U.S. multi-state payroll with a strong attention to detail
Familiarity with benefits administration, including open enrollment and employee lifecycle events
2–5 years of experience in payroll, benefits, People Operations, or a related role
Working knowledge of payroll and benefits compliance requirements
Strong organizational skills and a customer-service mindset when supporting employees
Preferred
Experience implementing or optimizing new payroll systems, benefits platforms, or an HRIS
Experience partnering closely with Finance or Accounting teams
Exposure to fast-growing or startup environments
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
A 401(k) with company match
Unlimited PTO
Work-from-home friendly culture
100% employer paid healthcare plans
An up to 4% 401k match program
Paid time off
Parental leave
Wellness reimbursement
Work-from-home stipend
Company
Nirvana Insurance
Nirvana Insurance offers A-rated commercial trucking insurance using telematics to enhance safety and reduce costs.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$262.2MKey Investors
Valor Equity PartnersGeneral CatalystLightspeed Venture Partners
2025-12-18Series D· $100M
2025-03-10Series C· $80M
2023-10-17Series B· $57M
Recent News
General catalyst
2026-01-20
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